Kikoru Shinomiya (The Mission to Be Perfect) 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 Kikoru Shinomiya (The Mission to Be Perfect)
 | Rarity | 4★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Kikoru Shinomiya [The Mission to Be Perfect] is a Slash Attacker. When an enemy has its Core Exposed, her SPD and damage output increases, allowing her to hit harder when it counts most.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | - ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Kikoru Shinomiya (The Mission to Be Perfect)
Inflicts Core Exposure
Kikoru is an Attacker whose primary role is to inflict the Core Exposed status on Kaiju. This is the mechanic of her entire kit, as her Passive Skill and Ascension abilities are significantly enhanced when attacking enemies in this vulnerable state. Her ability to deal high damage is directly tied to an enemy being in the Core Exposed state..
Her Ultimate Provides Amazing Damage
Kikoru's Ultimate is a powerful single-target attack that provides amazing damage that is significantly increased when used against a Core Exposed Kaiju. By combining her Ultimate with her other skills, you can set up a combo to inflict extremely high damage on a single target, making it perfect for bosses or high-priority enemies.
Effective with Multiple Enemies
While Kikoru's attacks are primarily single-target, she remains highly effective during battles against multiple enemies due to her powerful Passive Skill. As her attack power grows with each kill, she can easily take down stronger opponents and clear entire waves.
Best Team Comps for Kikoru Shinomiya (The Mission to Be Perfect)
Core Exposed Squad Setup
This team centers on Kikoru and Narumi, who deal increased damage to enemies in the Core Exposed state. Ryo is included for his dual role, providing consistent damage and boosting SPD to trigger Core Exposed more efficiently, while Isao ensures the team's survivability throughout the battle.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Kikoru Shinomiya (The Mission to Be Perfect)
Best Weapon is Ax-Dellingr
The best weapon for Kikoru is Ax-Dellingr, which can be obtained from the Defense Force Pass. Combined with her own Passive Skill, it can greatly increase her attack power when defeating a Kaiju.
Ax-Dellingr - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
If you haven't purchased the Defense Force Pass, Ax-Var, which can be exchanged for rewards in the Fierce Battle Area, is also an option. Additionally, Ax-Mantis 21 is a good match for Kikoru, who fights mainly by using Core Exposed.
Best Unipart for Kikoru Shinomiya (The Mission to Be Perfect)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Lizard-Type | - Aim for high damage with Critical Hits - Enhance damage output with a buff before the Ultimate |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT Rate CRIT DMG | Slash DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Kikoru Shinomiya (The Mission to Be Perfect)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★・・ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★★ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★・ |
Since Kikoru shows her true potential against Core Exposed Kaiju, the Ultimate, and Passive Skill that activate when the core is exposed are a priority. Whether to prioritize the Ultimate that increases firepower or the Passive Skill that increases SPD is a matter of preference, so decide based on your team members.
Normal Attack
| Reverse Grip Draw | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 54 | Slash | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Reverse Grip Sweep | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 160% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 81 | Slash | ST Attack |
Ultimate
| Spinning Blade Slash | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 250% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - When attacking a Core Exposed Kaiju, deals Slash Additional DMG equal to 38.5% of this unit's ATK. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Reverse Grip Strike | ||
|---|---|---|
| - 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
Dominating Combat Style
| Effect |
|---|
| After an ally causes a Kaiju to become Core Exposed, applies SPD +13.7% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Constant Growth |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - When remaining HP is 50% or less, this unit's chance of being targeted by Kaiju slightly decreases. |
| Perfection on Display |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - At the start of battle, advances this unit's next Action Order by 25%. |
| Next Objective |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - After defeating a Kaiju, applies ATK +20% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Kikoru Shinomiya (The Mission to Be Perfect)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Outstanding Talent - After activating Combat Skill against a Core Exposed Kaiju, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +30. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Tireless Effort - When attacking a Core Exposed Kaiju, this unit's DMG dealt +20%. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Discipline - Normal Attack, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Pursuit of Perfection - Each time this unit destroys a PLT, applies ATK +6% to this unit. Max 5 stack(s). |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Vow of the Past - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Passive Skill Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Passive Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Accumulating Experience - This unit's Ultimate DMG dealt +20% and Slash Additional DMG Multiplier +50%. |
Kikoru obtains a stacking ATK buff at A4. This allows her to significantly increase her firepower, so if you use her, aim for A4.
Kikoru Shinomiya Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | First Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 9/7 |
| Height | 5'2 (157 cm) |
| Likes | Slaying Kaiju, black tea (especially Darjeeling), big dogs |
Introduction
| Kikoru Shinomiya is the daughter of Japan Defense Force Director General Isao Shinomiya, and a prodigious elite who skipped grades to graduate from the California Neutralization University. Even before enlisting, her exceptional talent allowed her to demonstrate combat power on par with a platoon leader. Since joining the Defense Force, she has unleashed her full potential through masterful use of her custom weapon, an axe designed for maximum impact. |
Voice Actor
| VA | Fairouz Ai |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Chainsaw Man (Power) - The Eminence in Shadow (Delta) - JOJO Part 6 (Jolyne) |
Kikoru Shinomiya is voiced by Fairouz Ai.
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 |
