Kikoru Shinomiya (Waterside Respite) 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 (Waterside Respite)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash Water | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Supporter | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Kikoru Shinomiya [Waterside Respite] is the first Water Attribute character. She is a Slash/Water Support capable of boosting allies by increasing their damage, advancing their Action Order, and recovering SP.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
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Pros & Cons for Kikoru Shinomiya (Waterside Respite)
First Water Attribute Support
Kikoru Shinomiya (Waterside Respite) is a 5★ Slash/Water Support who can deal a single-target attack with both Attributes through her Ultimate.
Boost Allies' Damage and Action Order
Her Combat Skill can increase a single ally's Combat Skill damage and Action Order, while her Ultimate grants herself High Summer, increasing the Combat Skill CRIT DMG of all allies except herself. Through her Passive Skill, every time an ally consumes 1 SP, all allies gain an All-Attribute DMG Dealt buff. If her CRIT DMG reaches 190% or higher, her Combat Skill also grants the target an additional DMG Dealt buff.
Provides SP Recovery
Her Ultimate restores 3 SP, and her Additional Passive Skill can increase this by an extra 1 SP. Additionally, once every 2 turns, if her CRIT DMG is at least 100%, activating her Combat Skill restores 1 SP. At 190% CRIT DMG or higher, it restores an additional 1 SP.
Gains More Effects with Higher CRIT DMG
Kikoru's Passive Skill unlocks additional effects as her CRIT DMG increases. At 100%/190% CRIT DMG, she recovers SP, while at 190% or higher, her Combat Skill also grants a DMG Dealt buff. Through her Additional Passive Skill, reaching 135% CRIT DMG grants all allies CRIT Rate +15%. This makes her a character that greatly benefits from stacking CRIT DMG.
Aim for A1 First
A1 increases all allies' CRIT DMG and raises the maximum stack limit of the All-Attribute DMG Dealt buff during High Summer, making it the best early Ascension to prioritize. After that, A2 grants allies CRIT DMG UP after using a Combat Skill, and A4 destroys 1 random PLT. It increases the Ultimate Gauge after using her Ultimate, while A6 further upgrades her Combat Skill buffs for even greater overall performance.
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| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Fungal-Type | - Increases her own ATK and CRIT DMG through Set Effects - Higher CRIT DMG unlocks additional effects |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT DMG | SPD |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Kikoru Shinomiya (Waterside Respite)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★・・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★★ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★★ |
Normal Attack
| Diving Slash | ||
|---|---|---|
| - 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
| Deliciously Cool | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Applies Combat Skill DMG dealt +25.6% (1 turn(s)) to a single ally. - Advances the target's next Action Order by 50%. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Support | |
Ultimate
| Waterfall Drop | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash and Water DMG equal to 223% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking: 1. SP +3. 2. Applies High Summer (2 turn(s)) to this unit. - High Summer: 1. All other allies' Combat Skill CRIT DMG +42%. 2. After turn arrives, turn duration of High Summer -1. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash Water | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Splash Surge | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash and Water DMG equal to 77% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Slash Water | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Waterside Exhilaration
| Effect |
|---|
| - At the start of battle, advances this unit's next Action Order by 50%. - Based on this unit's CRIT DMG, activates the following effects. Can be activated 1 time(s) every 2 turn(s): [100% or more]: After activating Combat Skill, SP +1. [190% or more]: After activating Combat Skill, SP additionally +1. - If this unit's CRIT DMG is 190% or more, after activating Combat Skill, applies DMG dealt +22% (1 turn(s)) to the target. - Each time an ally consumes 1 SP, applies All-Attribute DMG dealt +0.6% (2 turn(s)) to all allies. Max 10 stack(s). |
Additional Passive Skills
| Sunlit Cheers |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - After activating Ultimate: 1. Applies DMG Taken Reduction +5% (2 turn(s)) to all allies. 2. SP additionally +1. |
| Breezy Boost |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - After activating Combat Skill, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +15. |
| Fiercer Than Anyone |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - If this unit's CRIT DMG is 135% or more, all allies' CRIT Rate +15%. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Kikoru Shinomiya (Waterside Respite)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Fleeting Coolness - While in High Summer state, all allies' CRIT DMG +35%. - Max stack count of All-Attribute DMG dealt buff applied by Passive Skill +10. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Basking in the Sun - After an ally activates Combat Skill, applies CRIT DMG +12% (2 turn(s)) to the activator. Max 5 stack(s). |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Composed Look - Normal Attack, Passive Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Passive Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Tidal Pulse - After activating Ultimate: 1. Randomly destroys 1 of the target's PLT. 2. This unit's Ultimate Gauge +45. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Season of Growth - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Fruitful Summer - The "Combat Skill DMG dealt buff" applied by Combat Skill becomes a "DMG dealt buff." - The "Combat Skill CRIT DMG buff" from High Summer state for all other allies become a “CRIT DMG buff.” |
Kikoru's Ascensions significantly improve her support capabilities. A1 increases all allies' CRIT DMG and raises the maximum stack limit of her Passive Skill's All-Attribute DMG Dealt buff during High Summer. A2 grants allies CRIT DMG UP after activating a Combat Skill; A4 destroys 1 random PLT. It increases her Ultimate Gauge after using her Ultimate, while A6 further enhances her Combat Skill buffs, making her an even stronger support.
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
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.
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