is a
Japanese talent artist part of
Johnny's Jr. under the supervision of
Johnny & Associates.
His family consists of his father Hideki, a mother named Hiromi, a younger brother named Ryuusei, and a dog named JAM. His father wanted to name him
Ikuta Tamegorou, but his mother changed it to Toma because it was easier to pronounce. He used to be called Toma, Touma, or Toma-chan by his family and friends. Younger juniors in the agency called him Toma-san and that morphed to
Tomasu. This name was his “trademark” while he hosted a segment named
Meitantei Tomasu in the Shounen Club program.
Career
Toma used to be in a variety show for kids called
Tensai Terebi kun. Being a member of a then all-children band called
Strawberry Parfait, he was popular with the audience. He was then offered an opportunity to join
Johnny's Entertainment, together with a fellow bandmate in
Strawberry Parfait,
Maiku Iida (who is presently the other half of the singing duo,
J Boyz). Toma auditioned and got accepted; he started to participate under
Johnny's Jr in February 1996.