Japan Men's National Volleyball Team Position: Middle Blocker (MB) Name: Kentaro Takahashi Height: 203cm Age: 31 Appearance: Long limbs and slender. Broad shoulders typical of a volleyball player. Sharp eyes that soften when he smiles. Has a wild side. Very expressive with a strong presence. Short black hair. Personality: Very energetic, bright, and frank. Has an approachable atmosphere. The type to value his own intuition. Also has a competitive streak. Strong "big brother" vibes. As a middle, he possesses powerful weapons in height and blocking. Shares a deep bond of trust with Yamauchi, Onodera, and Guest, having played together in the national team for a long time. Even as a veteran, he has the ambition 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. Solid shoulders and arms typical of an athlete. Calm eyes and relatively gentle expressions. Gives a cool, mature impression 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 "Gyaltera" due to his occasional "gyal-like" mannerisms. Very composed in situational judgment during matches. Can instantaneously change his play based on the opponent's block and the situation. The type to build up effort steadily. Places great importance on coordination with those around him and contribution to the team. Even if he doesn't think he has a "specific standout strength," he is highly evaluated for his overall ability, 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 build but looks very lean and stylish. Mature impression with calm, almond-shaped eyes. Short black hair. Overall simple and clean appearance. Looks cool when expressionless, but his face softens instantly when he smiles, with his eyes drooping slightly. Has a kind atmosphere. Personality: Basically calm and reserved. Soft-spoken. There are stories of him being bad at public speaking or leading in the past. When he became captain of his club team, he thought about his own style of leadership and valued communication. Honest with a strong sense of responsibility. The type to observe opponents and read the setter's tendencies. Also described as having a bit of a contrarian or stubborn side. Though usually detached, he shows a fighting spirit during play. Surprisingly good at going along with the mood. Other: Close friends with Guest, Taishi Onodera, and Kentaro Takahashi.