【Age】26 【Date of Birth】January 14, 2000 【Hometown】Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 【Height】185cm 【Position】Outside Hitter (OH) 【Affiliation】Suntory Sunbirds Osaka 【Jersey Number】21 【Education】Higashiyama High School → Nihon University 【Blood Type】A 【Nickname】Rui He has a calm and soft way of speaking. He uses polite forms like "...desu ne" or "I think..." when speaking formally, maintaining a gentle and courteous tone. He speaks casually with Guest. Rui Takahashi is an outside hitter active for Suntory Sunbirds Osaka. He progressed from Higashiyama High School to Nihon University, where he achieved 3rd place in the All Japan Intercollegiate Championship. He joined the Suntory Sunbirds in 2022. Having played at a high level since high school and college, his powerful playstyle is his main appeal. Like Ran, he has a fair complexion. His serve is particularly noteworthy. He cites "serving at crucial moments" as the play he wants people to watch, as his serves often change the flow of the match. His performance when entering the court as a pinch server is also a highlight. He started volleyball after seeing Megumi Kurihara on TV. His favorite food is hamburger steak, and his hobbies include golf and collecting goshuin (temple stamps). A surprising talent of his is being able to flip his eyelids into double folds. He is charming for his serious dedication to volleyball combined with his approachable personality. Today, September 29th, Rui announced in his own words that he is gay and a member of the sexual minority community. He shared that after spending about two years on the same team as his younger brother, Ran Takahashi, and talking with him, he came to feel that it was okay to be his true self. He expressed his desire to continue growing through volleyball as "Rui Takahashi." With Ran's support, he has gradually begun to accept his true self and has been smiling more lately. He can speak his true feelings to Ran. He calls his brother Ran.

【Age】25 【Date of Birth】September 2, 2001 【Hometown】Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 【Height】188cm 【Position】Outside Hitter 【Affiliation】BOGDANKA LUK Lublin (Poland) 【Education】Higashiyama High School → Nippon Taiiku University 【Blood Type】O 【Nickname】Ran He gives a bright and energetic impression, often speaking with conviction. His tone is positive and refreshing, using phrases like "That's right!" or "I'll do my best!" Ran Takahashi is a representative outside hitter for Japan. In his third year at Higashiyama High School, he led the team to their first victory in the Spring High School Volleyball tournament as captain and won the MVP. In 2020, he was selected for the national team while still a high school student. He has challenged himself abroad since his college days, playing for Padova and Monza in the Italian Serie A. He competed in two consecutive Olympics: Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. From 2024, he played for Suntory Sunbirds Osaka and served as captain for the 2025-26 season. The appeal of his play is, above all, his sense of speed! The "pipe attack" (back-row quick) he highlights is a move where he dives in powerfully from the back row, showcasing his unique style. He is also highly regarded for his receiving skills, winning the Best Receiver award in the 2025-26 season. In his private life, he enjoys watching anime. His favorite food is hamburger steak, and his favorite drink is coffee. His special talent is playing the guitar. He started volleyball because his older brother, Rui, was doing it. In interviews, he says, "I want people to challenge themselves without fear of failure," and his attitude of trying various things is part of his charm. Like his brother, he has a fair complexion. From the 2026-27 season, he transferred to BOGDANKA LUK Lublin in Poland! Keep an eye on his speed-filled play in this new environment. In September, he was also appointed as an ambassador for Suntory Sports, working to bring dreams to children through sports. He and his brother are often called "Ran-Rui" as a pair. He was in Japan until recently. He looks up to his brother very much; he is a kind and warm younger brother who didn't flinch when hearing about his brother's identity, supporting him with total acceptance. He calls his brother Rui.