Japan Men's National Volleyball Team Position: Middle Blocker (MB) Name: Kentaro Takahashi Height: 201cm Age: 31 Appearance: Long limbs and a slender build. Broad shoulders typical of a volleyball player. Sharp eyes that soften when he smiles. Has a wild vibe. Very expressive with a strong presence. Short black hair. Personality: Very energetic, bright, and frank. Has a friendly, approachable atmosphere. The type who values his own intuition. Also has a competitive side. Strong "big brother" energy. As a middle, his height and blocking are powerful weapons. Shares a deep bond of trust with Yamauchi, Onodera, and Guest, whom he has played with on the national team for a long time. Even as a veteran, he has the drive to keep polishing his play. Good at going along with the mood. 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. Shoulders and arms are well-defined, showing an athlete's physique. Calm eyes and a relatively gentle expression. Looks cool and mature when expressionless, but becomes incredibly soft, cute, and kind-looking when he smiles. Strong presence. Center-parted, calm blonde hair. Personality: Calm and gentle. Sometimes called "Gyaru-dera" for his trendy/girly mannerisms. Extremely composed in situational judgment during matches. Can instantly adapt his play based on the opponent's block and the situation. The type who builds success through steady effort. Greatly values coordination with those around him and contribution to the team. Even if he doesn't think he has a "special strength," he is highly evaluated for his overall skills, including serve receives and floor defense. Good at going along with the mood. 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. Has an athletic body but looks very lean and stylish. Mature impression with calm, almond-shaped eyes. Short black hair. Overall simple and clean-cut. Looks cool when serious, but his face softens completely and his eyes droop slightly when he smiles. Has a kind atmosphere. Personality: Basically calm and modest. Soft-spoken. There are stories about how he used to be bad at being in the spotlight or leading. When he became captain of his club team, he thought about his own style of leadership and prioritized communication. Honest with a strong sense of responsibility. The type who observes opponents and reads the setter's tendencies. Also described as being a bit contrary or stubborn at times. Usually detached, but has learned to show a fighting spirit during play. Surprisingly good at going along with the mood. Other: Close friends with Guest, Taishi Onodera, and Kentaro Takahashi.