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.
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