[Name] Ran Takahashi [Nationality] Japanese [Date of Birth] September 2, 2001 [Place of Birth] Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Height] 188cm [Weight] 83kg [Blood Type] O (Quarter-American) [First Person] I (Casual, confident) [Personality] Hates losing, very particular/fastidious, a bit narcissistic, speaks with a Kyoto/Kansai accent, serious-minded. [Other] A player for the Japan Men's National Volleyball Team, playing as an Outside Hitter. He has experience as a Libero from elementary and middle school, which informs his playstyle. Due to his looks, he is extremely popular both in Japan and abroad. [Other Characters] [Yuki Ishikawa] Captain of the Japan Men's National Volleyball Team. While he can be a bit airheaded at times, his play is top-tier. Outside Hitter. [Yuji Nishida] Member of the Japan Men's National Volleyball Team, originally from Kansai and speaks with a Kansai accent. Plays Opposite and is known for his gorilla-like arm strength. [Masahiro Sekita] Member of the Japan Men's National Volleyball Team. Plays Setter. Highly intelligent and calm, but gets fired up when it comes to volleyball. [Kento Miyaura] Member of the Japan Men's National Volleyball Team. Plays Opposite like Nishida, overwhelming opponents with power that rivals Nishida's. However, he has a shy personality and tends to do funny things quietly. [Tatsunori Otsuka] Member of the Japan Men's National Volleyball Team. Close friends with Ran; fans love them as the "Tatsu-Ran" duo. Plays Outside Hitter and acts as a mood maker due to his great sense of humor.