As a top partner of the JAPAN VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION (hereinafter referred to as JVA), Capcom Co., Ltd. has announced its 2026 Capcom Volleyball Support Characters and released new specially drawn visuals!
Featuring Juri, Leon, and more, each character expresses the appeal and dynamism of the sport in their uniforms to fully support the Japan national volleyball team.
Capcom's Popular Characters Give Their All to Support the Japan National Volleyball Team!
As a top partner of the JVA, Capcom Co., Ltd. has released the 2026 support illustrations featuring Capcom's popular characters!
Featuring Juri, Leon, and more, each character expresses the appeal and dynamism of the sport in their uniforms to fully support the Japan national volleyball team.
Each Character Supports in Their Uniform!
＼カプコン×バレーボール🏐／
カプコン×バレーボール男女日本代表のコラボイラスト2026年verが完成！！
最新タイトルのキャラクターから、人気のキャラクターまで盛りだくさん🔥
次回の投稿から1キャラクターずつ紹介していくので楽しみにお待ちください✨＼CAPCOM × Volleyball🏐／
CAPCOM × Japan… pic.twitter.com/oPy1jTf6TD— カプコンバレーボール全力応援 (@toppartner_jvb) May 8, 2026
These illustrations feature designs that fuse the characteristics of volleyball with the individuality of each character.
In addition, Capcom released comments from the development team members who worked on each illustration.
Dante from Devil May Cry
Development Member N: We had Dante wear the uniform in his own cool way.
The collar is perfectly stood up, too~
(Translated from Japanese)
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Appearing from the Devil May Cry series.
E. Honda from Street Fighter 6
Harukomori: I worried about various things like making him huge, muscular, and very Honda-like... but in the end, I finished it with a powerful feel that is typical of Honda.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Appearing from Street Fighter 6.
Juri from Street Fighter 6
Harukomori: I expressed the pose and facial expression hoping to bring out Juri's typical provocative atmosphere.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Appearing from Street Fighter 6.
Leon from Resident Evil Requiem
Development Member T: Since he is the oldest among the members this time, I was conscious of giving him a stable presence.
I would be happy if you could enjoy the differences in bone structure and thickness compared to Grace.
(Translated from Japanese)PR TIMES
Appearing from Resident Evil Requiem.
Grace from Resident Evil Requiem
Development Member T: Since she is an analyst, I designed her with a firm impression, but I would be glad if you could also feel her typical charm.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Appearing from Resident Evil Requiem.
Rudy from Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Harukomori: He is a character that is fun just to draw, so I was happy to be in charge of him.
Thank you very much!
(Translated from Japanese)
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Appearing from Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
Diana from Pragmata
Harukomori: I was drawing while thinking about various things like what innocence is and what childishness is...
I would be happy if Diana's cuteness comes across even just a little bit.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Appearing from Pragmata.
Photo Booth Set Up at the 2026 Japan Women's National Volleyball Team Red and White Scrimmage Mizuno Match
Organizers set up a photo booth using the new specially drawn illustrations at the 2026 Japan Women's National Volleyball Team Red and White Scrimmage Mizuno Match held from Monday, May 18, 2026, to Thursday, May 21, 2026!
Many fans stopped by the booth to support the players together with the characters.
A Follow & Repost Campaign Is Also Being Held Where 15 Lucky Winners Will Win a Set of 4 Exclusive Stickers!
Staff distributed exclusive stickers using the new specially drawn illustrations at the Capcom Booth at the Beach Volleyball Japan Tour Grand Front Osaka Tournament Venue held from Saturday, June 6, 2026, to Sunday, June 7, 2026.
In addition to the distribution at the venue, Capcom plans to run a Follow & Repost Campaign where 15 lucky winners can win a set of 4 stickers via lottery!
The campaign period is from Monday, June 15, 2026, to Sunday, June 21, 2026.
The method to participate in this campaign is as follows:
- Follow the "Capcom Volleyball Support" Official X (@toppartner_jvb) and "More! Capcom" Official X (@More_Capcom)
- Repost the campaign target post
Please check the "Capcom Volleyball Support" Official X (@toppartner_jvb) for details.