Masataka Itsumi

Masataka Itsumi (逸見 政孝, Itsumi Masataka, February 16, 1945 – December 25, 1993) was a Japanese television announcer, tarento, writer, singer and master of ceremonies. His nickname was "It's me". He was friends with Shingo Yamashiro. His son, Taro Itsumi is an actor, and his daughter, Ai Itsumi is an actress, tarento, and announcer.

Born in Osaka, Itsumi became a popular master of ceremonies. He was the only person who was able to govern three big talents; Takeshi Kitano, Sanma Akashiya and Tamori. However, he announced that he was suffering from stomach cancer on 6 September 1993. Japanese mass media reported on his condition. He died of linitis plastica on December 25, 1993, at the age of 48.