Growing up in Tokyo, Hitomi was exposed to the vibrant and eclectic entertainment scene that the city had to offer. As a child, he was fascinated by music, dance, and theater, which would later become the foundation of his career. After completing his secondary education, Hitomi began to pursue his passion for the arts, starting with music. He joined a local band and started performing at various events and concerts, honing his skills as a singer and performer.
His first match is legendary in nerd circles. He faced the dangerous Jeff Newton. Within two minutes, Hitomi secured the over-under position. He did not attempt a submission for the first five minutes. Instead, he cooked Newton. He used the "Hinge" pressure—positioning his hip bone directly into the femoral nerve of his opponent. Newton was forced to verbally tap due to suffocation by pressure , not a choke. The referee stopped the match due to "emotional distress." ryo hitomi