Soshiro Hoshina (United Front) 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 (United Front)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Soshiro Hoshina [United Front] enters a Resonance state after his Ultimate if there are 2 or fewer enemies, allowing him to fight with increased damage. His aptitude for boss battles increases when in Resonance state, and he can also handle mob battles while in this state.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Soshiro Hoshina (United Front)
Skills and Passive Skill Effects Changes
Hoshina is an Attacker whose skills and Passive Skill effects vary depending on his Resonance state. He enters Resonance after using his Ultimate if there are 2 or fewer enemies, and Resonance is canceled when there are 3 or more.
Excels in Single-Target Boss Battles
In Resonance state, he gains increased CRIT DMG & Ultimate DMG, and his Combat Skill becomes an ST Attack, making him highly effective in single-boss battles.
Has Blast Attack + Self-Buffs Outside Resonance
When not in Resonance state, his Combat Skill becomes a Blast Attack, letting him deal with multiple enemies. Additionally, he can increase his Action Order and Ultimate Gauge while outside Resonance state.
Reduces DMG Taken at ≤ 50% HP
Hoshina also has a Passive Skill that reduces DMG taken by 20% when his HP is 50% or lower, allowing him to maintain durability in prolonged fights.
Best Team Comps for Soshiro Hoshina (United Front)
Resonance-Focused Team
A team setup that leverages the buff from ★4 Soshiro Hoshina to boost the DMG and SPD of ★5 Soshiro Hoshina [United Front]. Increasing SPD allows him to use his Ultimate earlier, enabling the team to enter Resonance state faster.
If your ★4 Hoshina is A1, his CRIT Rate buff will also apply, letting you maximize the strong CRIT DMG potential of [United Front].
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Soshiro Hoshina (United Front)
Best Weapon is SW-Susanoo
Hoshina's best weapon is SW-Susanoo. It further boosts his CRIT DMG and the DMG dealt by his Combat Skill and Ultimate, applied before his Ultimate activates. Additionally, it has a conditional effect that grants SPD which helps him act faster and activate Resonance state sooner.
SW-Susanoo - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
Besides his signature weapon, SW-Ameno Torifune is a Defense Force Pass weapon that also grants CRIT DMG and increases DMG dealt, making it a solid option. SW-Takeminakata is a more F2P-friendly option as it can be exchanged using Proof of Valor. For a 4-star Twin Sword option, SW-Crow 93 provides ATK and Ultimate DMG buffs.
Best Unipart for Soshiro Hoshina (United Front)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Lizard-Type | - Aim for high damage with Critical Hits - Enhance damage with a buff before your Ultimate |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT Rate CRIT DMG | Slash DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Soshiro Hoshina (United Front)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★・・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★★ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★★ |
Hoshina is a character who can switch between normal and Resonance states depending on the number of enemies, letting him alternate between single-target and blast attacks. His Combat Skill is his primary source of damage and should be prioritized for enhancement. His Passive Skill grants buffs tied to Resonance, so upgrading it alongside is also recommended.
Normal Attack
| Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique Number One: Air Slicer | ||
|---|---|---|
| - 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
| Fleeting Slasher | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 131% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - Deals Slash DMG equal to 66% of this unit's ATK to adjacent Kaiju. - After attacking, advances this unit's SP Cost next Action Order by 10%. [Enhanced Skill: Synchronized Swordplay] (ST Attack) - This attack's Slash DMG dealt +12.8%. - Deals Slash DMG equal to 230% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Slash | Blast Attack |
Ultimate
| Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique Number Seven: 12-Layered Strike | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 420% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, if there are 2 or fewer Kaiju on the field, applies Resonance to this unit. - Resonance: 1. Combat Skill is enhanced. 2. After activating Ultimate, if there are 3 or more Kaiju on the field, removes Resonance. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique Number Three: Return Slasher | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 77% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Slash | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Synchronized Spirit
| Effect |
|---|
| - While not in Resonance state, this unit's Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate +11% - While in Resonance state, this unit's CRIT DMG +22%. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Ultimate State |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - After activating Ultimate, applies Slash Additional DMG state to this unit. - Slash Additional DMG state: After attacking, 1. Deals Slash Additional DMG equal to 30% of this unit's ATK to the target. 2. Removes Slash Additional DMG state. |
| Valiance in Adversity |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - When remaining HP is 50% or more, this unit's Slash DMG dealt +15%. |
| Kindred Spirits |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - While in Resonance state, this unit's Ultimate DMG dealt +15%. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Soshiro Hoshina (United Front)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Polished Technique - Before activating Combat Skill, applies CRIT Rate +25% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Honed Senses - Before activating Ultimate or Follow-Up Skill, applies ATK +15% to this unit. Max 5 stack(s). |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Unexpected Combination - Normal Attack, Combat Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Combat Skill Max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ The Path Forged - After defeating a Kaiju, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +45. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Critical Realization - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Joy of Combat - After activating Ultimate, applies CRIT DMG +100% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
Hoshina can mainly increase his damage output through his Ascensions. At A1, he can increase his CRIT Rate before his Combat Skill. At A2, he gains an ATK buff before his Ultimate or Follow-Up Skill, and at A6, he can increase his CRIT DMG after using his Ultimate.
Soshiro Hoshina Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Third Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 11/21 |
| Height | 5'7 (171 cm) |
| Likes | Reading, coffee, Montblancs, simple folks |
Introduction
| Vice-Captain of the Third Division, and the compatible user of Numbers Weapon 10. Despite disagreeing with Kaiju No. 10 over their different combat styles, he's capable of reaching an unleashed combat power of 100% when they are in sync. Due to their constant bickering, they have been dubbed the comedy suit duo by the operators. |
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 |
