Ikuta Toma entered JE in 1996 when he is only 11 years old.
He has decided to leave JE to become an independent actor.
Ever since the JE scandal, a number of companies have decided not to use JE talent for advertisements and stopped their contract renewals. Several of Toma's sponsors had terminated their contracts due the the scandal. This has also impacted on the talents being invited for appearances on TV, movies and stage plays.
As an actor, these negative impacts would likely influenced his decision to become an independent actor.
https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202311060001783.html Good luck Toma!