Iharu Furuhashi (Latent Talent) is a 4-Star character in Kaiju No. 8 The Game (K8 The Game). Learn about skill upgrade priority, best build, and team comps.
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Basic Info & Tier for Iharu Furuhashi (Latent Talent)
 | Rarity | 4★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shot Lightning | |
| Inflicted Ailment | Shock | |
| Role | Supporter | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Iharu Furuhashi [Latent Talent] is a status-inducing character and Lightning Element Supporter. He weakens enemy defenses and amps up his allies’ Lightning damage.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | - ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Iharu Furuhashi (Latent Talent)
Can Inflict Shock
Iharu can inflict Shock with his Combat Skill. He can deal continuous damage every time the Kaiju's turn passes.
Applies a Defense Debuff to Enemies
Iharu can lower an enemy's Defense with his Ultimate. In addition to DoT, he is a character who can contribute to the team with debuffs.
Buffed by Lightning Allies
With his Passive Skill, Iharu can increase Lightning DMG Dealt when an ally attacks a debuffed Kaiju. He has the potential to be the optimal support when a Lightning Attacker is released in the future.
Best Team Comps for Iharu Furuhashi (Latent Talent)
Shock Amplifier Squad Setup
This squad setup uses 4★ Mina to significantly increase ATK and enhance Iharu's Shock damage. Ryo Ikaruga also provides an ATK buff, making him a viable alternative to Mina in this setup.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Iharu Furuhashi (Latent Talent)
Best Weapon is AR-Hyperion
The best weapon for Iharu is AR-Hyperion. It increases his own ATK to boost the damage from Shock, and also allows him to buff allies' ATK.
AR-Hyperion - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
The recommended weapon for Iharu differs depending on how you use him. If you focus on the Shock status ailments, use a weapon that increases ATK. If you use him as a support to increase the team's damage, use a weapon that can apply buffs, like AR-Panther 33.
Best Unipart for Iharu Furuhashi (Latent Talent)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Spider-Type | - Higher ATK boosts Shock damage - Strong synergy with bonus damage against status-affected targets |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | Effect Hit Rate | Lightning DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Iharu Furuhashi (Latent Talent)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★・・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Ultimate | ★★★・・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★・ |
His Combat Skill that inflicts Lightning DoT and his Passive Skill that increases all allies’ Effect Hit Rate are his main strengths, making them relatively high-priority targets for enhancement. However, if you don’t have enough enhancement materials, there’s no need to forcefully enhance Iharu—it’s better to prioritize enhancing other characters.
Normal Attack
| Single-Minded Shot | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 54 | Shot | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Thunderbolt Blast | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Lightning DMG equal to 62% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, has a 65% base chance to apply Shock (2 turn(s)) to the target. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 81 | Shot Lightning | ST Attack |
Ultimate
| Rapid Thunderbolt | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Lightning DMG equal to 137% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, has an 80% base chance to apply DEF -21% (2 turn(s)) to the target. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Shot Lightning | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Caring Support | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Shot | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Hidden Aptitude
| Effect |
|---|
| - All allies' Effect Hit Rate +7%. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Area of Expertise |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - When attacking a Kaiju that already has a debuff, this unit's DMG dealt +20%. |
| Intense Fighting Spirit |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - At the start of battle, advances this unit's next Action Order by 25%. |
| High Spirit |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - When an ally attacks a Kaiju that already has a debuff, the ally's Lightning DMG dealt +20%. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Iharu Furuhashi (Latent Talent)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Direct Effort - Before activating Combat Skill, has a 100% base chance to apply Effect RES -10% (2 turn(s)) to the target. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Preemptive Intimidation - Turn duration of DEF debuff applied by Ultimate +1. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Technical College Powerhouse Valedictorian - Normal Attack, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Relentless Pursuit of Victory - Base chance of Shock applied by Combat Skill +35%. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Spirit to Soar - Combat Skill, Ultimate Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Awakening of Talent - DoT DMG Multiplier of Shock applied by Combat Skill +60%. |
For Iharu, it's recommended to aim for A2, which extends the duration of his DEF debuff. Also, at A4 and A6, Shock damage is increased, and his own sustained damage also increases.
Iharu Furuhashi Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Fourth Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 7/23 |
| Height | 5'10 (177 cm) |
| Likes | Rock, motorcycles, tokusatsu heroes, popsicles (soda flavor) |
Introduction
| Iharu Furuhashi graduated as valedictorian from Hachioji Neutralization Technical College and joined the Japan Defense Force alongside Kafka. Having once been saved by Mina Ashiro, he was inspired to become a Defense Force officer. His fellow recruit, Reno Ichikawa, is both his comrade and closest rival in the field. |
Voice Actor
| VA | Yuuki Shin |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Tokyo Revengers (Takemichi) - My Hero Academia (Natsuo) - Blue Lock (Hibiki) |
Iharu Furuhashi is voiced by Yuuki Shin.
Kaiju 8 The Game Related Guides
Character Guides
5-Star Characters
| Kaiju No. 8 | Kikoru Shinomiya | Mina Ashiro | Soshiro Hoshina |
| Gen Narumi | Isao Shinomiya | Rin Shinonome | Reno Ichikawa |
| Sagan Shinomiya |
