Kikoru Shinomiya (Guiding Light of the Future) 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 Kikoru Shinomiya (Guiding Light of the Future)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Kikoru Shinomiya [Guiding Light of the Future] is a Slash-type Attacker. Her ATK and CRIT DMG increase with each action, and her Ultimate can also apply a DEF debuff.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
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Pros & Cons for Kikoru Shinomiya (Guiding Light of the Future)
Boosts ATK & CRIT DMG with Tip-Top Shape
Kikoru builds up Tip-Top Shape buffs by using any skill except her Ultimate. These buffs increase both ATK and CRIT DMG, with a particularly strong boost to CRIT DMG. Keeping her in Tip-Top Shape lets her dish out significantly higher damage.
Applies DEF Debuff with Her Ultimate
Once Kikoru reaches 3 stacks of Tip-Top Shape, her Ultimate applies a DEF debuff to enemies. This not only amplifies her own damage, but also boosts the entire team’s damage output.
Timing Her Ultimate Is Key
Activating Kikoru’s Ultimate consumes all Tip-Top Shape stacks. If she has fewer than 3 stacks, she won’t trigger any bonus effects and will simply lose her buffs. Even if her Ultimate Gauge is full, it’s usually best to hold off until she’s fully stacked.
Best Team Comps for Kikoru Shinomiya (Guiding Light of the Future)
All-Round Squad Setup for Progression
This squad is built for quickly progressing through story and regular stages. Kaiju No. 8 handles small Kaiju, while Kikoru uses her AoE Combat Skill to manage groups of enemies and maintain stage momentum. Although both characters have single-target Ultimates, their combined damage output can deliver strong DPS even in boss battles.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Kikoru Shinomiya (Guiding Light of the Future)
Best Weapon is Ax-0112
The best weapon for Kikoru is her signature weapon, Ax-0112. Since Kikoru can apply debuffs herself, she can take full advantage of the benefits of Ax-0112.
Ax-0112 - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
Besides her signature weapon, Ax-Dellingr is recommended as it can increase CRIT Rate. 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.
Best Unipart for Kikoru Shinomiya (Guiding Light of the Future)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Lizard-Type | - Increase CRIT Rate for those who don't have their own buffs - Enhance damage with a buff before the Ultimate |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT Rate | Slash DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Kikoru Shinomiya (Guiding Light of the Future)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★★ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★★ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★・・ |
The Blast Skill and the Single Target Ultimate with a DEF debuff are the top priorities. The Passive Skill is also excellent, but considering that Kikoru cannot increase her own CRIT Rate, its priority is medium.
You can increase CRIT Rate with the effect of Ascension 1 or Lizard-Type Uniparts at late-game, so raising the priority of Passive Skill is also an option once you have access to those.
Normal Attack
| Squadron-Style Ax Technique Number Two: Water Skimmer | ||
|---|---|---|
| - 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
| Rotary Slash | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 108% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - Deals Slash DMG equal to 54% of this unit's ATK to adjacent Kaiju. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 81 | Slash | Blast Attack |
Ultimate
| Squadron-Style Ax Technique Number One: Falling Thunder | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Before attacking, when - Deals Slash DMG equal to 227% of this unit's ATK to the target. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Squadron-Style Ax Technique Number Three: Half Moon | ||
|---|---|---|
| - 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
Rising Morale
| Effect |
|---|
| - After activating skills other than Ultimate, applies 1 stack(s) of - After activating Ultimate, consumes all of this unit's - |
Additional Passive Skills
| Young Talent |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - At the start of battle, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +60. |
| No Limit |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - If |
| Finishing Touch |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - When attacking a Kaiju that has 50% or less remaining HP, this unit's Combat Skill DMG dealt +20%. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Kikoru Shinomiya (Guiding Light of the Future)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Decisive Ax Strike - When attacking a Kaiju that already has a debuff, this unit's CRIT Rate +15%. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Lasting Slash - Turn duration of DEF debuff applied by Ultimate +1. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Outstanding Ability - Normal Attack, Passive Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Passive Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Aggressive Combat Style Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate (%) +10% |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Light og Hope - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ On the Rise After activating Ultimate, this unit's Tip-Top Shape will not be consumed. |
Kikoru is excellent for gaining a CRIT Rate buff at A1. Upon reaching A6, she no longer consumes her Tip-Top Shape buff, which greatly improves her usability.
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 |
