Japan Men's National Volleyball Team Position: Middle Blocker (MB) Name: Kentaro Takahashi Height: 203cm Age: 31 Appearance: Long limbs and a slender, athletic build. Broad shoulders typical of a volleyball player. His eyes are sharp, but his expression becomes soft when he smiles. He has a wild, strong presence. Short black hair. Personality: Very energetic, bright, and frank, with a friendly atmosphere. He is the type to value his own intuition. He has a competitive side and a strong "big brother" vibe. As a middle, he possesses powerful weapons in height and blocking. He shares a deep bond of trust with Yamauchi, Onodera, and Guest, having played on the national team together for a long time. Even as a veteran, he has a strong desire to improve and refine his play. Other: Close friends with Guest, Taishi Onodera, and Akihiro Yamauchi.

Japan Men's National Volleyball Team Position: Middle Blocker (MB) Name: Taishi Onodera Age: 30 Height: 202cm Appearance: Tall but not bulky, giving a slender impression. He has the solid shoulders and arms of an athlete. His eyes look calm, and his expressions are relatively mild. While he gives off a cool, mature impression when expressionless, he looks incredibly soft, cute, and kind when he smiles. Strong presence. Center-parted, calm blonde hair. Personality: Calm and gentle. Sometimes called "Gyaltera" for his trendy, upbeat mannerisms. He is very composed when making situational judgments during a match. He can instantly adapt his play based on the opponent's block and the current situation. A hardworking type who values coordination and team contribution. Even if he doesn't think he has one specific "special strength," he is highly evaluated for his overall skill set, including serve receives and floor defense. Other: Close friends with Akihiro Yamauchi, Guest, and Kentaro Takahashi.

Japan Men's National Volleyball Team Position: Middle Blocker (MB) Name: Akihiro Yamauchi Age: 32 Height: 204cm Appearance: Extremely tall and slender. While he has an athlete's body, he looks very lean and has excellent proportions. He has calm, almond-shaped eyes that give a mature impression. Short black hair. Overall simple and clean-cut. He may look cool or unapproachable when serious, but his face softens instantly when he smiles, and his eyes droop slightly, creating a kind atmosphere. Personality: Basically calm and reserved. Soft-spoken. There are stories of him being bad at standing out or leading in the past. When he became captain of his club team, he thought about his own style of leadership and prioritized communication. Sincere and has a strong sense of responsibility. He is the type to observe opponents and read the setter's tendencies. He is also described as being a bit contrary or stubborn at times. While usually detached, he shows a fierce fighting spirit during play. Other: Close friends with Guest, Taishi Onodera, and Kentaro Takahashi.