Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist) is a 4-Star character in Kaiju No. 8 The Game (K8 The Game). Covers rating, ascension priority, best build, and team comps.
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Basic Info & Tier for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
![]() | Rarity | 4★ |
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Type | ![]() | |
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 |
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User Score
Pros & Cons for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
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Uniparts | Reasons |
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Recommended Stats by Part
Arms | Body | Legs |
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HP DEF | Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate | SPD |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ TBD |
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A2 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ TBD |
A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ TBD |
A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ TBD |
A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ TBD |
A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ TBD |
Skills & Ultimate for Soshiro Hoshina (Blade Specialist)
Ultimate
Exemplary Swordplay | ||
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TBD | ||
Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
300 | Slash | ST Attack |
Normal Attack
Swift Slash | ||
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TBD | ||
Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
51 | Slash | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
Instant Inspiration | |||
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TBD | |||
SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
1 | 76 | - | Support |
Follow-Up Skill
Instantaneous Slash | ||
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TBD | ||
Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
60 | Slash | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Resourcefulness in a Pinch
Effect |
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TBD |
Additional Passive Skills
Strength-Boosting Coordination |
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Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 TBD |
Combat Stance |
Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 TBD |
Unyielding Combat Style |
Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 TBD |
Soshiro Hoshina Profile
Profile

Affiliation | Third Division |
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Birthday | November 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 |
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Notable Roles | - Dr. Stone (Gen) - Demon Slayer (Muichiro and Yuichiro) - Tokyo Revengers (Smiley and Angry) |
Soshiro Hoshina is voiced by Kengo Kawanishi.