Inaba Toma

CLOUDTENPEDIA - Inaba Toma (稲葉 斗真, Inaba Tōma, born February 11) is a Japanese idol, dancer, and singer. He is a first-generation member of the theater-based boy band Cloud ten, a male artist project produced by Yasushi Akimoto under the joint venture From ZERO LLC, established by Mitsui Fudosan, Tokyo Dome Corporation, and Y&N Brothers. Standing 170 cm tall with blood type A, Inaba hails from Aichi Prefecture and is known within the group for his expressive performance style, sharp sense of taste, and culinary skills.

Background and Early Life

Inaba was born on February 11 in Aichi Prefecture. He has been involved in singing and dancing from a young age, and from his second year of high school onward, he began auditioning repeatedly in pursuit of a career in entertainment. His perseverance through numerous auditions eventually led him to the Cloud ten project, where he was selected as one of thirty final members from a nationwide search that began in the summer of 2025.

Physically, Inaba is noted for his exceptional flexibility, a trait that has been highlighted in his official profiles and interviews. He also possesses an unusually sharp palate, which he has described as a lifelong characteristic. He has stated that he can detect even subtle ingredients mixed into drinks or dishes, often identifying what his mother has added to a recipe during childhood. This acute sense of taste naturally extends to his hobby of cooking and baking sweets, which he lists among his primary interests alongside capsule toy collecting and fitness training.

During the audition period, Inaba faced a significant personal challenge when he fell ill. Rather than withdrawing, he continued to push forward, motivated by the thought of future fans. He has reflected on this period as a formative experience that reinforced his determination to succeed.

Career

Cloud ten Formation and Debut

Cloud ten was officially announced on April 23, 2026, at a press conference in Tokyo, where all thirty members were introduced to the public. The group's name derives from the phrase "Cloud nine," which signifies the highest state of happiness, with the "ten" representing the intention to transcend existing limits and deliver an even greater degree of joy. The project was formed through a partnership between Mitsui Fudosan, Tokyo Dome Corporation, and Y&N Brothers, with Akimoto serving as general producer.

Inaba was among the first members revealed to the public, listed second in the official roster after Abe Haruto. Alongside his group activities, he has been featured in the documentary series Cloud ten Begins: Anata ga Mitsukeru Mushoku no Idol, which began streaming on Lemino from April 23, 2026, offering viewers insight into the audition process, training routines, and personal backgrounds of the members.

Theater Performances

The group opened its dedicated venue, Cloud ten THEATER, on August 2, 2026, located on the sixth floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, Tokyo. The approximately 300-seat theater hosts daily rotating performances by the thirty members, who are divided into three teams of eleven. Inaba performed as part of the second team, which took the stage for the first time on August 3, 2026, alongside Abe Haruto, Uji Toma, Kitanagi Haru, Koroki Yamato, Nemoto Atsushi, Hamaya Motoki, Hiraishi Aiki, Fukushima Suzuto, Matsuo Hodaka, and Watanabe Ayato.

In the opening performance, Inaba was positioned at the center for the group's debut song "We're Cloud ten," leading a powerful and synchronized formation dance that immediately captured the audience's attention. The performance was noted for the striking proximity between the performers and the audience, with the low stage allowing for direct eye contact and intimate engagement. Critics observed that Inaba and his fellow members maintained radiant smiles throughout, showing no signs of the pressure associated with a major debut.

Inaba himself has spoken about his sweatiness, jokingly claiming during post-performance interviews that he is likely the member who perspires the most within Cloud ten. He expressed satisfaction with the intensity of the opening performances, describing the experience as one of healthy exertion.

Performance Style and Influences

Inaba has identified his primary strengths as his ability to tailor facial expressions and emotional delivery to suit each song, his striking facial features, and the visible vascularity and musculature in his arms. He has also cited BTS member Jungkook as his greatest inspiration, crediting Jungkook with instilling in him the desire to become an idol. In Inaba's words, when Jungkook performs, the atmosphere transforms into a world belonging solely to him, and he makes every performance entirely his own—a quality Inaba aspires to emulate.

His performance in the theater has been characterized by critics as embodying a "gentle appearance paired with a sprinting, all-out effort" in everything he does. This combination of soft features and relentless energy has become something of a signature for him within the group's dynamic.

Personal Life and Public Image

Personality and Relationships

Within Cloud ten, Inaba is regarded as a warm and reliable presence. In a group interview conducted by Weekly Playboy, fellow member Ueno Seiji described Inaba as someone who is always enjoyable to be around, possessing a strong sense of personal conviction and the ability to communicate his intentions clearly, which has earned him considerable trust among the members. Ueno further noted that although they did not interact much during the training camp, their friendship developed later in the project, and he came to rely on Inaba's straightforward and dependable nature.

The interview also revealed a playful side to Inaba's personality. During the "other-introduction" segment, he introduced Ueno by praising his self-styled braided hairstyle as "very cute," while also acknowledging that their bond was among the last to form within the group. When asked about his hobbies, Inaba listed cooking, baking sweets, capsule toy collecting, and oshi-katsu—activities related to supporting one's favorite idols or characters—as well as fitness training. He also mentioned that his preferred methods of stress relief include sleeping extensively, going to karaoke, and confiding in trusted individuals.

Radio and Media Appearances

Inaba's rising profile was further highlighted in July 2026 when he appeared on the Tokyo FM radio program Tokyo Speakeasy, where he met idol Kashiwagi Yuki for the first time. Kashiwagi had previously identified Inaba as her "push" member—her favorite within Cloud ten—after watching the group's documentary series on Lemino. During the broadcast, she remarked that she had been following the group so closely that she felt she knew more about them than they might expect. Inaba expressed genuine surprise and gratitude upon learning of her support, responding with visible delight.

Goals and Aspirations

Inaba has articulated a clear set of ambitions for his career. His foremost goal is to stand on the stage of Tokyo Dome with the members of Cloud ten. Beyond this, he hopes to secure a television program bearing the group's name, to appear in dramas and films across various genres, to perform on stage, and to take on numerous commercial endorsements.

He has also spoken about the importance of not taking the opportunity for granted. Reflecting on the opening of the dedicated theater, he emphasized that the presence of fans is not something to be assumed and that he is determined to overcome his personal challenges—particularly his tendency to lose awareness of his surroundings during performance—in order to repay the audience's support with his full effort. His message to prospective theatergoers has been characteristically enthusiastic: he has promised to deliver heartfelt fan service to those who support him and has urged audiences to pay particular attention to his expressions and emotional delivery, which he considers his greatest strengths.