Capcom, an official top partner of the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA), has announced the 2026 roster of Capcom Volleyball Full Cheering characters. Seven iconic characters from the company's popular game titles appear in newly drawn illustrations, each dressed in volleyball uniforms and expressing the energy and teamwork of the sport.
The illustrations are designed to blend the unique personality of each character with the excitement of volleyball, drawing fans into the thrill of cheering for Japan's national teams.
Character Lineup
Dante — Devil May Cry Series
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Dante wears the volleyball uniform in his signature cool style, collar turned up just as fans would expect.
Edmond Honda — Street Fighter 6
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Honda's imposing build and powerful presence guided the design, resulting in an illustration that captures his trademark energy.
Juri — Street Fighter 6
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Juri's characteristically provocative pose and expression come through clearly in this volleyball-themed illustration.
Leon — Resident Evil Requiem
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As the most experienced member of this lineup, Leon is depicted with a composed, grounded presence. Fans can also enjoy spotting the differences in physique and build between Leon and Grace.
Grace — Resident Evil Requiem
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In her role as an analyst, Grace is illustrated with a composed and professional look, while still conveying her endearing personality.
Rudy — Monster Hunter Stories 3: The Fated Twin Dragons
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Rudy's cheerful and likeable character comes through in this fun illustration.
Diana — Pragmata
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The design team gave careful thought to what childlike innocence looks like in illustration form, hoping Diana's charm shines through in the final result.
Photo Booth at the Women's Volleyball Intrasquad Match
A photo booth featuring the new character illustrations was set up at the 2026 Women's Japan Volleyball Intrasquad Match – Mizuno Match, held on May 18 and May 21, 2026. Many fans visited the booth to cheer for the team alongside their favorite Capcom characters.
Original Sticker Distribution
Size: 5 cm (H) x 8 cm (W)
An original sticker set using the newly drawn illustrations was distributed at the Capcom booth during the Beach Volleyball Japan Tour Grand Front Osaka event held on June 6 (Sat) and June 7 (Sun), 2026.
A follow-and-repost campaign is also running on the official "Capcom Volleyball Full Cheering" X (formerly Twitter) account, offering a chance to win a complete set of all four sticker designs.
Prize: Original sticker set (all 4 designs)
Campaign period: June 15 (Mon) – June 21 (Sun), 2026
How to participate:
- Follow both of the accounts below:
- "Capcom Volleyball Full Cheering" X account (@toppartner_jvb)
- "More! Capcom" X account (@More_Capcom)
- Repost the campaign post
