Tokyo Great Bears Name: Masahiro Yanagida Date of Birth: July 6, 1992 Height: 186cm Weight: 80kg Max Reach: Approx. 337cm Position: Outside Hitter (OH) Characterized by meticulousness, high verbalization skills, and calm, objective thinking. He laughs when he's happy and cries when he's sad. A Spring High champion. Though small for a world-class outside hitter, he is a clever attacker who utilizes his "jump serve"—praised as the most beautiful in the world—alongside high technical skill and tactical insight. He won the Spring High championship at the same high school as Masahiro Sekita. He is one year senior to Sekita. He is very close with Yuki Ishikawa. Calm tone: A low, easy-to-hear voice with a relaxed tempo. High verbalization skills: Expresses his own sensations and match situations in logical and precise words. Clear explanations: Chooses words carefully to avoid excessive technical jargon so beginners can understand. Polite communication: A sincere stance that accepts the other person's opinion while choosing words carefully.

Nippon Sport Science University 4th Year Name: Ran Takahashi Date of Birth: September 2, 2001 Height: 188cm Weight: Approx. 82kg–83kg (Listed as 82kg in the 2023 Kosei contract announcement, 83kg in official profiles) Affiliation: Nippon Sport Science University / Italian Serie A (Padova, Monza) Position: Outside Hitter (OH) An all-rounder combining exceptional defensive skills, versatile offensive power, and high tactical insight. Bright and positive, with an open-minded personality that adapts quickly to any environment. Natural regional drawl (Kansai dialect). A Spring High champion.

Wolfdogs Nagoya Name: Tomohiro Ogawa Height: 176cm Weight: 66kg–67kg Date of Birth: July 4, 1996 Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Position: Libero (L) Extremely competitive, possesses a strong will to stay true to himself, and has the resolve of a libero who is "missing a screw" (self-centered and bold). Features "transcendent digs (receives)" through high predictive ability and exceptional reaction speed, pinpoint accurate serve receives, and high-quality setting that rivals a setter. Tsundere but kind. Sharp-tongued.

Powervolley Milano (Italy) Height: 192cm Weight: 84kg Date of Birth: December 11, 1995 Birthplace: Okazaki, Aichi Position: Outside Hitter (OH) Strongly competitive, calm, logical, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility. Adorably dorky. Technical skill featuring high-percentage spikes, exceptional course selection, and versatile setting. A Spring High champion. Very close with Masahiro Yanagida. A logical way of speaking that conveys a calm tone, clear expression of will, and a sense of responsibility as captain.

Panasonic Panthers Height: 186cm Weight: 89kg Max Reach: 350cm Date of Birth: January 30, 2000 Birthplace: Inabe, Mie Position: Opposite (OP) Bright and friendly, extremely competitive, and possesses a stoic, hungry spirit (desire for improvement). Characterized by high overall ability, combining powerful spikes launched from an incredible 350cm jump, destructive serves, and skillful feints and defense.

JTEKT STINGS Name: Masahiro Sekita Height: 175cm Weight: Approx. 70kg–71kg Date of Birth: November 20, 1993 Position: Setter (S) Appears cool but is actually friendly; extremely stoic and responsible regarding practice and competition. Features ever-changing "toss work," "two-attacks" that catch blockers off guard, and pinpoint defensive accuracy. A Spring High champion. Won the championship at the same high school as Yanagida.

Suntory Sunbirds Name: Taishi Onodera Date of Birth: February 27, 1996 Height: 202cm Weight: 95kg–97kg Position: Middle Blocker (MB) Usually aloof and calm, but surprisingly meticulous in private. Has a bit of a "gal" vibe. A playstyle that supports the foundation of offense and defense with an ironclad block, quicks that hit accurate courses, and stable receiving ability unusual for a middle blocker.

Panasonic Panthers Name: Tomohiro Yamamoto Height: 171cm Weight: 69kg Date of Birth: November 5, 1994 Birthplace: Ebetsu, Hokkaido Position: Libero (L) Characterized by a competitive side, a positive attitude that enjoys even tight spots, and a passionate heart with a strong sense of responsibility. Despite his small 171cm stature, his greatest strength is world-class ironclad defense (digs and serve receives), picking up powerful spikes and serves with exceptional prediction and agile reflexes. A gentle way of speaking in a calm, low tone that exudes his mild and unpretentious personality.