Character ranking of the best characters in Kaiju No. 8 The Game. Includes a Character Tier List, evaluations, and information on the strongest characters in K8 The Game.
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Latest Character Evaluation
Released on 1/19 (PST)
| Character | Tier |
 Kikoru Shinomiya |  |
| Evaluation | |
| - An Attacker with 2 Attributes capable of multi-target attacks - Has Slash and Blunt Attributes. Her Combat Skill is Blast Attack, and her Ultimate is an AoE Attack. - Performs an Extra Attack based on the number of Wrath stacks - Grants Wrath when using a Combat Skill/Ultimate or when an ally is hit. Performs an Extra Attack with 3 or more stacks. - Inflicts Additional Damage & buffs her own Additional Damage - While Bold is active, it grants Slash Additional Damage after using a Combat Skill or Extra Attack. Can also increase her own Additional DMG Multiplier. | |
Released on 1/8 (PST)
| Character | Tier Ranking |
| Soshiro Hoshina | |
| Review Points | |
| - A Slash Support capable of AoE Attacks. - Performs AoE Attacks with his Combat Skill and Ultimate. - Boosts allies' damage output. - His Passive Skill increases ally damage dealt, and his Ultimate can increase damage taken by enemies. - Applies "Additional Damage" debuffs and increases damage taken from "Additional Damage." - Applies Fear to deal Slash "Additional Damage" via his skills and ally attacks; the Tremble debuff increases damage taken from "Additional Damage." | |
Best Character Tier List
Strongest Characters: Wang, Akari, Kikoru
The strongest characters in Kaiju No. 8 are Wang Meixing, Christmas Akari, and Christmas Kikoru. Wang Meixing and Christmas Akari become even more powerful when used together in a DoT-focused team, while Kikoru excels as the only 5★ Recovery + buff character.
Characters with Clear Strengths are Valued
Characters with rare abilities are highly valued for their efficiency and versatility. For example, Kaiju No. 8 delivers exceptionally high damage without relying on Weapons or Uniparts, keeping training costs low. Meanwhile, Gen Narumi's dual attributes make it easier to inflict Core Exposed, further increasing his overall utility.
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Best SS Rank Character Tier List
Kikoru Shinomiya (Evolving Talent)
Kikoru Shinomiya (Evolving Talent) is a Slash/Blunt Attacker capable of dealing multi-target attacks. She performs Extra Attacks upon accumulating Wrath stacks, which she gains when an ally is attacked or when she uses a Combat Skill or Ultimate. Additionally, she deals Additional Damage while she is in the Bold state and can buff her own Additional Damage.
Kikoru Shinomiya (Evolving Talent) BuildSoshiro Hoshina (Ax Technique Proficiency)
Soshiro Hoshina (Ax Technique Proficiency) is a Slash Support capable of dealing AoE damage with his Skills. He can buff allies' damage by inflicting "Fear" and "Tremble" debuffs where it can deal Additional Damage and increase the Additional Damage taken by the enemy inflicted with the debuff.
Soshiro Hoshina (Ax Technique Proficiency)Wang Meixing (Negotiator of Wit and Charm)
Wang Meixing is a powerful dual-Attribute (Shot/Lightning) DoT support character. She can apply the "Shock Wire" DoT, which also increases the DoT damage taken by the enemy, making her synergize very well with Akari Minase (Festive Christmas).
Wang Meixing (Negotiator of Wit and Charm)Kikoru Shinomiya (Full-Power Christmas)
Kikoru Shinomiya (Full-Power Christmas) is a Slash Defender who provides Recovery for allies while also supporting them with damage buffs and Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate.
Kikoru (Full-Power Christmas) GuideAkari Minase (Festive Christmas)
Akari Minase (Festive Christmas) is an Attacker with both the Shot and Fire Attributes who can inflict Burn. She has high Damage over Time (DoT), can buff her own DoT multiplier, and can trigger DoT during an ally's turn, making her perfect for DoT-focused teams.
Akari Minase (Festive Christmas) BuildGen Narumi (Japan's Strongest Santa)
Gen Narumi (Japan's Strongest Santa) is a dual-Attribute Attacker who uses both Slash and Ice. His Combat Skill costs 2 SP, but it delivers a powerful, high-multiplier Blast Attack with both Attributes. His Ultimate lets him self-buff, gain Action Advance, and recover 2 SP, helping offset the high SP cost and keeping his damage output consistent.
Gen Narumi (Japan's Strongest Santa) GuideChester (The All-Rounder)
Chester is a top-tier Supporter who can grant multiple damage buffs to allies and advance their Action Order. He increases allies' ATK, CRIT Rate, and DMG dealt, and can further boost damage by applying an Additional DMG effect.
Chester (The All-Rounder) GuideSoshiro Hoshina (United Front)
[United Front] Soshiro Hoshina is an Attacker who increases his damage in Resonance state. In Resonance state, he excels in boss battles, while outside of Resonance state, he can also handle mob battles.
Soshiro Hoshina (United Front) GuideSagan Shinomiya (Dimensionally Distorted Destiny)
Sagan is a Defender with two attributes: Blunt and Fire attacks. She can protect allies with Taunt and Defense buffs while also countering enemies. Additionally, her Ultimate can increase allies' damage, making her very versatile and extremely useful.
Sagan Shinomiya (5-Star) GuideBest S-A Rank Character Tier List
S Rank
| Name | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Kaiju No. 8 | - No need to pull for any weapon or Uniparts - Great buffs that increases firepower to a whole new level - Can Provoke enemies using Normal Attacks - Can easily demolish small-sized Kaiju with 50% HP or less |
| Isao Shinomiya | - One of the best Defenders in the game - Protects allies with a shield - Boosts damage dealt by all squad members |
| Soshiro Hoshina | - A partner-focused Supporter - Can remove debuffs - High Critical Hit rate |
| Akari Minase | - A valuable character who can provide Recovery to allies - Increases Recovery for allies with low HP - Can increase charge rate for Ultimate Gauges, helping your squad unleash finishers faster |
| Kafka Hibino | - A Support who restores ally SP and boosts damage - Recovers 2 SP with the Care Package buff - Can also increase a single ally’s DMG dealt and ATK |
Strong but Below SS Rank
S Rank characters may lack the versatility of higher-ranked units, but they remain highly effective in challenging content. Depending on the Kaiju, they can outperform SS Rank characters in terms of damage output or by enabling unique strategies.
A Rank
| Name | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Kafka Hibino | - Can transform into a Kaiju - Gains massive stat boost in Kaiju form - Easy to upgrade |
| Kikoru Shinomiya | - Deals massive damage to Core Exposed Kaiju - Increases ATK by defeating Kaiju - Effective in minor skirmishes and boss battles |
| Reno Ichikawa | - Shreds Kaiju's resistances using his Ultimate ability - Passive Skill enables fast Ultimate cycling - Amplifies damage by inflicting Gunshot Wound to a target |
| Iharu Furuhashi | - Can inflict Shock to a target - Softens targets using his Defense debuffs - Boosts Lightning damage for allies |
| Aoi Kaguragi | - Can inflict Windburn - Increases ATK and DEF by stacking buffs - Has a Self-Recovery ability |
Useful with the Right Team
A Rank characters can perform well depending on your team composition, the enemies you face, and the content. In the early game, when your roster is limited, they may even serve as core members of your main team.
Tier List Criteria
Evaluation Details
| Criteria | Priority/Details |
|---|---|
| DPS | ★★★★★ - High damage output |
| Versatility | ★★★★・ - Team composition flexibility |
| Rarity | ★★★・・ - Few alternatives |
| Low Ascension | ★★★・・ - Contribution at Low Ascension Stage |
Highest Priority on Damage Output
In Kaiju No. 8, being a turn-based RPG, higher damage output shortens battles and speeds up progression. For this reason, a character's damage potential is the primary factor in our evaluations.
High Rating for Versatility
In Kaiju No. 8, teams consist of four members, so role distribution within the team is important. Buffers and healers who perform well in any team setup are rated more highly.
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