Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist) 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 Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
 | Rarity | 4★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Supporter | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Soshiro Hoshina [Blade Specialist] is a Slash Supporter. He excels at supporting his partner, and his Combat Skill can remove debuffs.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | - ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
A Supporter Specializing in Partners
Hoshina is a unique support character whose abilities are almost entirely focused on buffing a single designated partner. To maximize his potential, you should pair him with a high-damage Attacker, as his buffs will significantly amplify their performance on the field.
Can Remove Debuffs
When Hoshina uses his Combat Skill on his partner, he also provides a valuable effect that randomly removes one debuff. While this ability is limited to only his partner, the power to remove debilitating status effects like defense down or damage-over-time is an excellent and often game-changing utility.
Works Well with Crit Attackers
Through the effect of his Passive Skill, Hoshina can grant a CRIT DMG buff to his partner. Pair him with a character who fights mainly with Critical Hits, like 5-star Mina.
Best Team Comps for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
Giant-Class Kaiju Squad Setup
This squad setup features 4★ Hoshina, who provides a CRIT DMG buff to support Mina, a character with a guaranteed Critical Hit. This squad setup works primarily in boss battles against Giant-class Kaiju.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
Best Weapon is SW-Fox 48
4-Star Hoshina has the performance of a buffer type that applies buffs to his partner. Since SW-Fox 48 is the only Twin Swords for buffers, you should generally equip SW-Fox 48.
SW-Fox 48 - Stats & PerformanceBest Unipart for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Wyvern-Type | - Apply buffs to allies with higher SPD before their turn - Can also buff all allies using Unipart effects |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| HP DEF | Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate | SPD |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★・・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★★ |
| Ultimate | ★★★・・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★・ |
The Combat Skill has an excellent buff, so prioritize its enhance.
The Passive Skill and Ultimate also have buff effects, and from the perspective of uptime, the Passive Skill is given a higher priority. However, since SP management is necessary for the passive, it is better to prioritize enhancing the Ultimate if you mainly play the game on auto-mode.
Normal Attack
| Swift Slash | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 51 | Slash | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Instant Inspiration | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Applies ST Attack and Blast Attack DMG dealt +35.7% (2 turn(s)) to a single ally. - If the target is battle buddy, randomly removes 1 of their debuffs. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 76 | - | Support |
Ultimate
| Exemplary Swordplay | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 143% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, applies SPD +14.7% (2 turn(s)) to battle buddy. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Instantaneous Slash | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Slash | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Resourcefulness in a Pinch
| Effect |
|---|
| - After activating Combat Skill or Ultimate: 1. If SP is 2 or less, applies SPD +16% (2 turn(s)) to battle buddy. 2. If SP is 1 or less, applies CRIT DMG +32% (2 turn(s)) to battle buddy. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Strength-Boosting Coordination |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - This unit's and battle buddy's Normal Attack DMG dealt +20%. |
| Combat Stance |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - After activating Combat Skill, applies SPD +15% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. |
| Unyielding Combat Style |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - After turn arrives, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +12. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Support Stance - Battle buddy's CRIT Rate +20%. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Stance for Pursuit - All allies' Follow-Up Skill DMG dealt +25%. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Keen Observation - Normal Attack, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Proficiency in Support - After activating Ultimate, battle buddy's Ultimate Gauge +25. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Blade Talent - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Passive Skill Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Passive Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Genuine Praise - After battle buddy defeats a Kaiju, applies SPD +20% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
Hoshina's A1, which can unconditionally increase his Battle Buddy’s CRIT Rate, is powerful. Many of his other effects are also user-friendly, but you should aim for A1 first.
Soshiro Hoshina Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Third Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 11/21 |
| Height | 5'7 (171 cm) |
| Likes | Reading, coffee, Montblancs, simple folks |
Introduction
| Soshiro Hoshina is the Vice-Captain of the Japan Defense Force's Third Division and a descendant of a renowned Kaiju-hunting clan dating back to the Muromachi period. A master swordsman, he wields the Hoshina-Style Sword-Slaying Technique, refined specifically for Kaiju combat. His skill in close-quarters combat allows him to surpass even Captain Mina Ashiro against small to medium-class Kaiju, making him one of the Defense Force's most formidable specialists. |
Voice Actor
| VA | Kengo Kawanishi |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Dr. Stone (Gen) - Demon Slayer (Muichiro and Yuichiro) - Tokyo Revengers (Smiley and Angry) |
Soshiro Hoshina is voiced by Kengo Kawanishi.
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 |
