Soshiro Hoshina (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique) is a 5-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 (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash | |
| 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)
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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 are best utilized in skirmishes with multiple weaker foes.
Single-Target Ultimate for Finishing Blows
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.
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Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Fungal-Type | Coming soon |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT Rate CRIT DMG | Slash DMG Dealt |
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 |
Skills & Ultimate for Soshiro Hoshina (Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique)
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 |
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 |
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 |
Soshiro Hoshina Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Third Division |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Dr. Stone (Gen) - Demon Slayer (Muichiro and Yuichiro) - Tokyo Revengers (Smiley and Angry) |
Soshiro Hoshina is voiced by Kengo Kawanishi.
