Soshiro Hoshina (New Possibilities) is a 5-Star character in Kaiju No. 8 The Game (K8 The Game). Learn about skill upgrade priority, best build, and team comps.
Table of Contents
| Other Soshiro Hoshina | ||
|---|---|---|
 Ax Technique Proficiency | Hoshina-Style Sword-Slay Technique | United Front |
| Blade Specialist | ||
Basic Info & Tier for Soshiro Hoshina (New Possibilities)
| Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash Wind | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Soshiro Hoshina (New Possibilities)
Coming soon!
Best Unipart for Soshiro Hoshina (New Possibilities)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | Effect Hit Rate | Wind DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Soshiro Hoshina (New Possibilities)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | TBD |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | TBD |
| Ultimate | TBD |
| Follow-Up Skill | TBD |
| Passive Skill | TBD |
Normal Attack
| Shuriken Technique Number Three: Dragonfly Return | ||
|---|---|---|
| - 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
| Shuriken Technique Number Four: Kamaitachi | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash and Wind DMG equal to 116% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - Deals Slash and Wind DMG equal to 29% of this unit's ATK to adjacent Kaiju. - After attacking, has a 100% base chance to apply Windbite (2 turn(s)) to the target. - Windbite: After turn arrives, takes Wind DoT equal to 12.8% of the applier's ATK. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Slash Wind | Blast Attack |
Ultimate
| Shuriken Technique Number One: Pinwheel Vortex | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Before attacking, applies 3 stack(s) of Opening to a single Kaiju. - Deals Slash and Wind DMG equal to 442% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash Wind | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Shuriken Technique Number Five: Mountain Storm | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash and Wind DMG equal to 77% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Slash Wind | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Insight to Pierce Openings
| Effect |
|---|
| - After attacking, applies 1 stack(s) of Opening to the target. Max 10 stack(s). - When attacking a Kaiju in Windbite state, additionally applies 2 stack(s) of Opening to the target. Max 10 stack(s). - Based on the stack count of Opening applied to the target, activates the following effects when attacking: [3 or more stacks]: This unit's CRIT Rate +13.3%. [5 or more stacks]: In addition, after activating Combat Skill, advances this unit's next Action Order by 50%. Activates 1 time(s) every 2 turn(s). [10 stacks]: In addition, this unit's CRIT DMG +33% and Ultimate DMG Multiplier +44%. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Keen Sharpness |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - Increases this unit's CRIT DMG by an amount equal to 300% of Effect Hit Rate. Max +180%. |
| Foresight Technique |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - At the start of wave, applies 2 stack(s) of Opening to all Kaiju. |
| Rising Storm |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - After attacking, applies Combat Skill DMG dealt +10% to this unit. Max 5 stack(s). |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Soshiro Hoshina (New Possibilities)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Gale of the Kamaitachi - DEF PEN Rate (%) +16%. - At the start of wave, has a 100% base chance to apply Windbite (1 turn) with the same effect amount as Combat Skil's to all Kaju. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Opening-Cleaving Blade - When activating Combat Skill against a Kaiju with 5 or more stacks of Opening, this unit's Combat Skill DMG dealt +30%. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Proficiency in Shuriken - Normal Attack, Passive Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Passive Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Transition Energy Utilization - After activating Ultimate or Follow-Up Skill, applies SPD +12% (2 turns) to this unit. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ A New Horizon - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Realm of Masterful Art - After activating Combat Skill, applies 1 stack of Opening to the target. - After attacking, applies Wind DMG dealt +7% to this unit. Max 5 stacks. |
Soshiro Hoshina Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Third Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 2025/11/21 |
| Height | 5'7 (171 cm) |
| Likes | Reading, coffee, Montblancs, simple folks |
Introduction
Voice Actor
| VA | Kengo Kawanishi |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Dr.STONE (Kohaku) - Sound! Euphonium (Mamiko Oumae) - Assassination Classroom (Rio Nakamura) |
Soshiro Hoshina is voiced by Kengo Kawanishi.
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