Soshiro Hoshina (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique) is a 5-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 (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Soshiro Hoshina [Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique] is a Slash-type Attacker. His Combat Skill is an AoE Attack, which is effective in clearing swarms of enemies.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Soshiro Hoshina (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique)
Attacker Built For Clearing Mobs
Hoshina can unleash AoE damage with his Combat Skill, so he's a natural fit for battles against multiple enemies. His ATK increases each time he defeats a Kaiju, while his Passive Skill also grants a damage buff against small-sized Kaiju, perfectly complementing his kit.
Can Supply His Own Critical Buffs
Activating his Combat Skill puts Hoshina into a Fierce State, where he gains a boost to CRIT Rate and CRIT Damage. This buff disappears after a Normal Attack, so alternating between his Combat Skill and Normal Attacks lets you maintain high burst damage throughout the fight.
Weak Against Giant-Class Kaiju
Hoshina is designed for mob-clearing encounters and tends to struggle against giant-class enemies. His ATK buff hinges on defeating Kaijus, and his small-sized Kaiju specialization is best utilized in skirmishes with multiple weaker foes.
Single-Target Finisher
Despite his strength in crowd control, Hoshina's Ultimate is a single-target attack. The best playstyle for him is to whittle down groups with AoE skills, then eliminate survivors one by one using his Ultimate ability.
Best Team Comps for Soshiro Hoshina (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique)
AoE Squad Setup for Small-Sized Kaiju
This squad is tailored for encounters with multiple small-sized Kaiju, making strong use of characters with Adjacent and AoE attacks to clear waves quickly. While the core setup runs three Attackers for maximum damage, swapping in a Supporter like Ryo can further enhance consistency and overall team performance.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Soshiro Hoshina (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique)
Best Weapon is SW-2033
The best weapon for Hoshina is his signature weapon, SW-2033. Hoshina's own Critical Hit buff makes it easier to benefit from the buff when a Critical Hit occurs.
SW-2033 - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
Besides his signature weapon, SW-Ameno Torifune is recommended as it can take advantage of his own Critical Hit buff. If you haven't purchased the Defense Force Pass, SW-Takeminakata, which can be exchanged for rewards in the Fierce Battle Area, is also an option.
Best Unipart for Soshiro Hoshina (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Fungal-Type | - Utilizes own Critical Hit buff - 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 Soshiro Hoshina (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Ultimate | ★★★・・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★★ |
The excellent Passive Skill that can increase both CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG is the top priority.
The Combat Skill, which triggers the Passive Skill (CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG Up) and is also an AoE Attack, is the next priority.
Normal Attack
| Wild Slashes | ||
|---|---|---|
| - 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 |
Combat Skill
| Double Attack | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 64% of this unit's ATK to all Kaiju. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Slash | AoE Attack |
Ultimate
| Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique Number Six: Eightfold Slasher | ||
|---|---|---|
| - This attack's CRIT Rate +16%. - Deals Slash DMG equal to 224% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - While in | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Supreme Speed Strike | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 66% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Slash | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Make It Quick
| Effect |
|---|
| - After defeating a Kaiju, applies ATK +11% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. - After activating Combat Skill, applies Fierce to this unit. - After activating Normal Attack, - |
Additional Passive Skills
| Miniature Kaiju Specialist |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - When attacking Miniature-Class Kaiju, this unit's DMG dealt +15%. |
| Super Speed |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - After activating Ultimate, applies SPD +15% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. |
| Humble Swordsmanship |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - At the start of battle, applies |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Soshiro Hoshina (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Steady Neutralization - When attacking a Kaiju that has 50% or less remaining HP, this unit's CRIT DMG +20%. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Only Way to Leave a Mark - Slash DMG Dealt (%) +15% |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Fruitful Training - Normal Attack, Combat Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Combat Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Path-Carving Determination - After activating Ultimate, applies Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate +20% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Dedication to the Blade - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ While in |
Hoshina is excellent for unconditionally increasing Slash DMG at A2. His A1 also has a user-friendly effect, although it has conditions, so if you use him, it's recommended to aim for A2.
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 |
