A libero from Miyagi, Japan, Manami played professionally with the NEC Red Rockets from 2016-24, where she led the squad to three league titles, served as captain, and was named Best Libero in 2024. She made her Japanese National Team debut in 2022, medaled and earned Best Libero honors at both the 2023 Asian Championships (bronze) and 2024 Volleyball Nations League (silver), and competed at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. She also played with Japan’s age group national teams, winning silver and taking Best Libero honors at the 2013 U21 World Championships.
Hometown
Miyagi, Japan
HomeClub
Higashi Kanamachi Beavers
College
Aoyama Gakuin University
Position
Libero
Highlight
Best Digger, 2022 Volleyball Nations League
Achievements and accolades
Champions!
Winners of the Japanese League!
See you, Thailand 👋🇹🇭
This is my favorite Kimpa, a Korean food 🇰🇷💕
One of my favorites from 2020
A volleyball class 👍
Manami's favorites
Stay humble
Professional volleyball is coming to Salt Lake in November 2024.