NIPPON STEEL SAKAI BLAZERSSakai Blazers
With players chosen for the Japan national team last year, the Blazers have gained a following for their dependable veterans and quickly improving youngsters. They also pride themselves on the spirited unity of their fans.
Under this season’s slogan of “Blazers nation we are one!”, players and fans alike unite—as if they were a country—in pursuit of the title. All shoot for victory as “one nation.”
The second-generation mascot Gaou joined the team in March 2019. Known for its two fangs and tail, Gaou delighted fans with incredible dancing displays at last year’s games.
Masahiro Sekita is a setter who also plays for the Japan national team. His intelligent and accurate set-ups give his teammates the maximum attacking advantage. Hopes are high for him to lead the team to another title this year.