Kotoe Inoue

Libero

LOVB Los Angeles

Meet Kotoe

A libero from Kyoto, Japan, Inoue has been a member of the Japanese National Team since 2021. Most recently played, she played for Nakhon Ratchasima Huione QminC in Thailand. She's earned a number of accolades throughout her career including Best Libero Thailand League 2023/24, MVP Thailand League 2023/24, Best Libero FIVB Grand Champions Cup 2017 and Best Libero Asian Championships U19 2008. Kotoe helped LOVB Austin secure the first ever LOVB Championship in 2025.

Hometown

Kyoto, Japan

Position

Libero

Highlight

MVP Thailand League, League One Volleyball Champion

Highlights

Buijs, Inoue Earn Player of the Week Honors Once Again

Mar 30, 2026

Austin Claims Big Win Against Madison

Mar 26, 2026

Gray, Inoue earn Initial Player of the Week Awards of 2026

Jan 12, 2026

Austin Delivers Late, Beats Atlanta in Five

Jan 11, 2026

LOVB Austin Battles Past Nebraska in Five Sets to Open 2026 Season

Jan 07, 2026

1:18

Trophy Presentation | LOVB Austin

Apr 13, 2025

"Nothing matters but the (LOVB) Finals:" How to watch and who to watch

Apr 09, 2025

Lone Star standouts earn weekly honors

Feb 24, 2025

4:21

Athlete Highlight | Kotoe Inoue, February 20 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Feb 20, 2025

2:04

LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 20, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

3:59

LOVB Atlanta Volleyball Rallies for First Win

Jan 15, 2025

4:16

LOVB Austin Sweeps LOVB Madison for First Win

Jan 11, 2025

Pro Athlete

Kotoe on the Court

Achievements and accolades

Achievements

Made Japanese National Team debut in 2010

Has played professionally for 17 years in Japan, Romania and Thailand

Won five league titles and five Kurowashiki Tournaments

Best Libero and Best Digger at 2017 FIVB Grand Champions Cup with Japan

Won 2017 Asian Championships with Team Japan

Made VNL/World Grand Prix roster in 2017, 2018 and 2021

League MVP, Best Libero with Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC in Thailand 2023/24

Won both 2022/23 Japan SV.League and Empress’ Cup All Japan Championship titles with NEC Red Rockets

Second in 2018/19 Romanian League with CSM București

Won 2017/18 Kurowashiki, second in SV.League with JT Marvelous

Led JT Marvelous to Japan V.League Division 2 and Kurowashiki titles in both 2014/15 and 2015/16…Best Libero in 2014/15 Kurowashiki

Best Libero and Japan SV.League 2010/11…won league title with JT Marvelous

Best Libero at 2009/10 Asian Club Championship

Best Digger in 2009/10 SV.League

Best Libero and gold medalist at 2008 U19 Asian Championships with Japan U19 National Team

Best Digger and gold medalist at 2007 U17 Asian Championship with Japan U17 National Team

Achievements

Made Japanese National Team debut in 2010

Has played professionally for 17 years in Japan, Romania and Thailand

Won five league titles and five Kurowashiki Tournaments

Best Libero and Best Digger at 2017 FIVB Grand Champions Cup with Japan

Won 2017 Asian Championships with Team Japan

Made VNL/World Grand Prix roster in 2017, 2018 and 2021

League MVP, Best Libero with Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC in Thailand 2023/24

Won both 2022/23 Japan SV.League and Empress’ Cup All Japan Championship titles with NEC Red Rockets

Second in 2018/19 Romanian League with CSM București

Won 2017/18 Kurowashiki, second in SV.League with JT Marvelous

Led JT Marvelous to Japan V.League Division 2 and Kurowashiki titles in both 2014/15 and 2015/16…Best Libero in 2014/15 Kurowashiki

Best Libero and Japan SV.League 2010/11…won league title with JT Marvelous

Best Libero at 2009/10 Asian Club Championship

Best Digger in 2009/10 SV.League

Best Libero and gold medalist at 2008 U19 Asian Championships with Japan U19 National Team

Best Digger and gold medalist at 2007 U17 Asian Championship with Japan U17 National Team

Get To Know Kotoe

🚀自由になった瞬間、写真撮りましょーって即来てくれたリベロ's❤

🚀 The moment I was free, the Rivero's came immediately asking me to take a picture ❤

𝙀𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙤𝙠❤@teddysphotos
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バンコク滞在長かったおかげで、
行けると思ってなかったエドシーランのライブに。
CalumScottの歌声も素敵やった💐
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I want to enjoy what I love whenever and wherever.

Thao Suranaree Victory Day　タオ・スラナリーの戦勝記念日】
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毎年あるらしいこのナコンラチャシマのビッグイベントに、わたしも飛び入り参加してきました🤭❤

ふらっと行ったけど、タイの伝統衣装シワーライを着せてもらった上に、
衣装着た4人はメインの所を優勝カップ持って先頭を歩くなんていう大役までさせてもらいました😜✨(そんな心の準備はしてなかった笑)

サポーターの皆さんの太鼓や音楽の中進んでいくのも面白かったし、サイドの出店に食べ物買いに降りる人いたりと自由な感じなのはタイならではなのかな😁🎶

後ろの団体はムエタイで、タイキック見れたのも嬉しかった✨
途中から雨降ってきたから、なくなると思ってた花火も見れて良かった～🎆

久しぶりにみんなに会えて嬉しかったな～❤

昨年受講した公認バレーボールコーチ3の資格が、
先月ようやく認定されて、無事に取得することができました😆✨
取って終わりじゃなくて、ここで学んだことを生かしつつ、
今までとはまた違う学びや気付きが新しい環境でもあると思うので
たくさん見てさらにレベルアップできるように頑張ります🤗🎶
写真は昨年の専門科目のもの。
・即席チームやけど全勝✌️たのしかった✨
・現&元Vリーガーもたくさん受講してました✌

ご縁があって、
石川県にある女子のクラブチーム　Leadさん(@lead_volleyball )の練習へ😊🏐
素敵な時間をありがとうございました❤
北信越大会、全国ヤング応援しています😌✨

We have a relationship,
Off to practice for the women's club team Lead (@lead_volleyball ) in Ishikawa Prefecture 😊🏐
Thank you so much for the wonderful time ❤
I'm cheering for the Hokushinetsu Tournament 😌✨

ありがたいことにご縁があって、
先日から中学生のクラブチームの臨時コーチをしています😌✨
一緒にアップしたり、パスしたり、ボール出し、アドバイス等もさせてもらってますが、限られた時間の中で少しでも選手たちの成長のきっかけになればいいなと思っています。
彼らの応援もしていただけると私も嬉しいです❤

I started a new challenge. I couch volleyball for junior high school students until I begin my next season. I'm excited they will become growing up. I'm sure I'll gain something from them too.