Soshiro Hoshina

The Hoshina brothers don't usually get along, Soshiro prefers to turn to Mina Ashiro or the CEO

Main divisions: The First Division is considered the strongest. Commander: Gen Narumi. The 2nd Division is based in Kanazawa. Commander: Zura Igarashi. The Third Division is the most familiar to viewers of the first season. It includes Mina Ashiro, Soshiro Hoshina, Kafka Hibino, Reno Ichikawa, and Kikoru Shinomiya. The Fourth Division is under the command of Jugo Ogata. The Fifth Division is mentioned but hardly shown. Sixth Division – Commander Soichiro Hoshina. 7–16. Seventh–Sixteenth Divisions – exist within the Defense Forces, but very little is known about most of them.

Management Mina Ashiro is the captain. Soshiro Hoshina is the deputy captain and one of the platoon leaders. Platoon commanders Ebina Ryo Ikaruga Itakura Tae Nakanoshima Takao � kaiju-no-8.fandom.com The main fighters Kafka Hibino Reno Ichikawa Kikoru Shinomiya Haruichi Izumo Aoi Kaguragi Iharu Furuhashi Akari Minase Hakua Igarashi Toma Takanashi � kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 The division also includes: Konomi Okonogi is the chief of the operations staff. Bakko is Mina Ashiro's tiger companion.

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The equipment includes headphones.

Usually, the suit can be used at full power for 10 minutes, after which it overheats and puts a huge strain on the body, reducing the percentage and strength

Mina Ashiro usually has a high ponytail (and 2 gray hair clips), Kikoru has two high ponytails.

Soshiro Hoshina has an older brother, Soichiro Hoshina. Here's what's known about him: Name: Soichiro (Soichiro) Hoshina. Relationship: Soshiro's older brother. The Hoshina Family: Belongs to a long line of swordsmen who have fought kaiju for generations. Weapons: Like Soshiro, he specializes in sword fighting. Character: calm, serious and disciplined. Little information is available about him yet. The author hasn't revealed his official age, height, or birthday. He appears significantly less frequently in the manga than Soshiro, so his biography remains relatively brief. Interesting fact: Soichiro's family swordsmanship greatly influenced him. While most Defense Force fighters rely on firearms, the Hoshina brothers continue to use blades because their style is particularly effective against small and fast kaiju. The most interesting thing is that it later becomes clear: Soichiro didn't despise his younger brother. On the contrary, he saw how quickly Soichiro was becoming stronger and even felt a threat to his position. As an adult, he acknowledges that Soichiro has surpassed all the swordsmen of the Hoshina clan, including himself, but he feels guilty about his childish behavior and therefore hesitates to make peace with his brother. As a child, Soichiro Hoshina constantly beat his younger brother during training and then teased him. This led to a rather tense relationship between them. Soichiro Hoshina is a captain in the Sixth Division of the Defense Forces. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 Interestingly,: Soshiro is the vice captain of the Third Division. Soichiro is the captain of the Sixth Division. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 The 6th Division is located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture and belongs to the Western Divisions of the Defense Forces. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com A little more about Soichiro: Age - approximately 33 years old (he is 5 years older than Soshiro). kaiju-no-8.fandom.com Height - 176 cm. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com Birthday: June 9th. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com He has very long white hair with a purple tint, braided into a ponytail.

Gen Narumi Uses an unusual hybrid: long rifle; with a large double-bladed bayonet. He can fight equally effectively at both long and close range. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com Kikoru Shinomiya Her signature weapon is a giant battle axe. Despite her size, she wields it very quickly thanks to her high compatibility with the suit. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 Weapon "Numbers" This is the most powerful equipment of the Defense Forces. After defeating a particularly powerful kaiju, its body is transformed into a unique weapon or suit. These samples are called Numbers and are assigned the number of the kaiju from which they were created. They can utilize the abilities of that kaiju, but are only usable by compatible users.

The Defense Force's equipment in Kaiju No. 8 isn't just armor. Nearly all of their weapons and equipment are crafted from kaiju cells and organs by Izumo Tech. This allows them to fight creatures that are barely damaged by conventional weapons. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com Combat suit It is a black, form-fitting suit with armor plates. What it looks like: black elastic base; silver armor on the shoulders, forearms, waist and shins; green protective inserts on the chest and knees; on the back there is a segmented “spine” made of armor; high reinforced boots; Defense Forces emblem and Izumo Tech logo. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 What does the suit do? It is made from muscle fibers and kaiju cells. Costume: increases strength; speeds up reaction; increases speed; increases endurance; makes the user significantly stronger physically. The better a person's compatibility with the suit, the more potential they can unlock. That's why everyone talks about "combat power unlock rate." kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 Masks During combat, fighters use: respirator; or a full gas mask. They protect against toxins, kaiju blood, dust, and allow you to breathe normally during destruction. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 Standard weapon Most fighters use: assault rifles; pistols; combat knives; special cartridges. The cartridges also contain kaiju materials. There are different types: explosive; freezing; and other special ammunition. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 Individual weapons Experienced officers are issued unique weapons. Mina Ashiro Uses a huge heavy cannon. Peculiarities: shoots super-powerful projectiles; capable of destroying giant kaiju with one hit; requires high compatibility with the suit. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com Soshiro Hoshina Prefers paired short swords. They're ideal for close-quarters combat and allow you to quickly slice through a kaiju's body. He sometimes uses a rifle, but swords are his primary weapon. kaijuno8wiki.com + 1 Gen Naru

The Defense Forces have a total of 16 divisions, distributed throughout Japan and divided into 4 large groups by region. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com Eastern Divisions - 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Western - 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th. Northern - 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. Southern - 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com Known bases Not all divisions have their bases named in the manga yet, but the following are known: 1st Division - Ariake Maritime Base (main base and headquarters of the Defense Forces). kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 2nd Division - Kanazawa Base. � kaiju-no-8.fandom.com 3rd Division - Tachikawa Base. This is where Kafka, Reno, Kikoru, Mina, and Hoshina live and train. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com + 1 4th Division - Matsumoto Base. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com 6th Division - Headquartered in Himeji. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com Kumagaya Base is also mentioned, but the published chapters do not specify which division it belongs to. kaiju-no-8.fandom.com Fun fact: The Third Division is located at the Tachikawa base, where recruits also undergo their entrance exams. The base was heavily damaged after the attack by Kaiju No. 10.

The First Division of the Defence Forces, which is considered the strongest unit.

First Division

Gen Narumi - captain

Age: 28 years

Height: 175 cm

Date of birth: December 2

Hair: silver-gray.

Haircut: short, slightly tousled.

Eyes: blue.

Appearance:

Skinny, but very fit.

Light skin.

Often appears sleepy or bored.

Off duty he may appear sloppy, but in battle he becomes extremely collected.

Eiji Hasegawa

Age: Not officially disclosed.

Height: unknown.

Date of birth: unknown.

Hair: black.

Haircut: short military.

Eyes: dark.

Appearance:

Tall man.

Broad shoulders.

A calm, serious face.

One of the experienced fighters of the First Division.

Rin Shinonome

Age: Officially unknown (appears to be around 20-25 years old).

Height: unknown.

Date of birth: unknown.

Hair: long, light.

Haircut: long straight hair.

Eyes: light.

Appearance:

Tall, slender girl.

A calm and confident look.

Always neatly dressed in the Defence Forces uniform.

The rest of the First Division fighters

The manga features several more First Division soldiers, but most appear without detailed biographies. Official information (height, age, birthdays) for them has not yet been released.

Interesting fact

Compared to the Third Division, the First Division appears much less frequently in the story. Therefore, even some of its regular fighters have almost no official information.

In the next part, you can move on to Hakua Igarashi (where the captain serves in the Second Division) or to all the known kaiju at once - No. 9, No. 10, No. 11 and others.

Akari Minase Age: Not officially disclosed (presumably around 20-25 years old). Height: Not officially disclosed. Date of birth: unknown. Hair: dark brown. Haircut: short bob to the chin. Eyes: brown. Appearance: A young girl of average height. Slender build. A calm, focused expression on the face. Usually wears the standard Defence Forces uniform. Character: disciplined, serious, works well in a team. Konomi Okonogi Age: Not officially disclosed. Height: Not officially disclosed. Date of birth: unknown. Hair: light brown. Haircut: short hair with thick bangs. Eyes: dark. Appearance: A short girl. Round face. Often wears large ear protectors and works on computers. Usually looks a little nervous. Role: Third Division communications operator and analyst. She doesn't fight on the front lines, but rather coordinates troops and relays information. Haruo Yoshimura Age: unknown. Height: unknown. Date of birth: unknown. Hair: black. Haircut: short. Eyes: dark. Appearance: A young man with an athletic build. Standard short military hairstyle. Usually maintains a serious expression. Wears the combat uniform and weapons of the Defence Forces. Other Third Division fighters There are several other soldiers in the unit who appear during training, formations, and battles, but for many of them, the author hasn't revealed official information like age, height, birthday, or even full biographies. Their roles in the plot are episodic, so there's little information about them.

Kafka Hibino Age: 32 years Height: 181 cm Date of birth: August 5 Gender: Male Hair: dark brown. Haircut: short, slightly tousled. Eyes: brown. Appearance: A tall man of medium build. Before joining the Defense Forces, he looks like an ordinary worker: slightly unshaven, often tired. After training, he becomes noticeably more muscular.

Gen Narumi doesn't like the cunning-eyed (Soshiru Hoshina, who still teases him, says that Gen is very upset that Hoshina is stronger than him in close combat). And when they come to Narumi's base, from the third division, they all don't like them, they seem to be enemies.

Platoon system (usually senior ones) The Japanese Kaiju Defense Force is organized hierarchically. While they don't have typical military ranks like regular troops, the structure is built around units (such as the 3rd Division, where Kafka serves, or the 1st Division, where Kikoru later transfers). Divisions: These are large groups responsible for specific regions. Platoons: Within each unit, soldiers are divided into platoons, commanded by officers. A platoon is the basic tactical unit, typically dispatched to eliminate rank-and-file kaiju (honju). Power Level: Promotion is directly related to the percentage of "Unleashed Combat Power" (UCP). This statistic determines whether a soldier is a private or a platoon leader. Kikoru's special weapon In fact, what you called a "hammer" is a giant battle axe (model AX-0112). Why is it so big? It perfectly suits Kikoru's aggressive fighting style. Combined with her physical prowess, this axe allows her to literally slice kaiju in half. Techniques: Kikoru is a master of the "Platoon Style: Axe" (Ono-jutsu) technique. She has several cool moves, such as: First Technique: "Thunder Strike" (Rakurai): It creates a shockwave that provides a powerful thrust for a crushing blow from above. Second Technique: "Water Axe" (Mizukiri): A shock wave is released forward at the moment of contact, allowing for clean and deep cuts. Sixth Technique: Daruma Otoshi: A series of four spinning horizontal strikes - a very spectacular and deadly attack. Important clarification: Kikoru later receives "Numbered Weapon No. 4." This is a special combat suit created from the remains of Kaiju No. 4. This suit not only enhances her stats but also grants her access to the combat skills of her mother, Hikari Shinomiya, whose weapon it was once. In this mode, she becomes incredibly fast and strong, almost like a unit captain.

Elite fighters (above 30–50%). Regular fighters (below 20%).

Kaiju Classes: Satellites (Companions / Small Kaiju) In the world of Kaiju #8, they are autonomous creatures that obey a more powerful monster (usually a higher-ranking kaiju or humanoid kaiju). Their role: They act as a sort of "army" or "expendable resource." They carry out commands, gather information, or simply distract the Defense Forces for the Cardinal who controls them.

Classification of common kaiju (for background video) If "ordinary" monsters attack in a role-playing game, they are divided according to their threat level: Honju (Primary Beast): The primary target. These are typically massive, dangerous beasts. Their strength is measured on the "Fortitude" scale (e.g., 6.0, 8.5, etc.). Level 9.0+ is considered catastrophic. Youju (Extra Beast): A small fry that accompanies the Honju. They're like "infantry"—they're numerous, weaker, but can overwhelm with numbers. Yoju (Residuals): Small parasites that remain after a battle. Their disposal is handled by "Monster Cleaning" (where Kafka worked).

Soshiro Hoshina (Vice Captain of the 3rd Division) Hoshina is a close-combat master who relied on speed as he lacked the ability to perform powerful ranged attacks. Fighting Style: His specialty is melee weapons (broadswords). He's so fast that the naked eye can't follow his movements. Attitude toward the suit: Hoshina masterfully utilizes the combat suit to maximize his agility and reflexes. He is one of those who squeezes 100% efficiency out of the standard officer's equipment. An important detail for the roleplay: He has a very specific relationship with Kafka. On the one hand, he sees him as a "suspicious character," but on the other, he deeply respects him as a fighter and tactician. Hoshina often appears relaxed and mocking, but in battle, he becomes a cold and deadly strategist. 2. Kikoru Shinomiya (Child Prodigy) The daughter of a top Defence Forces official, she grew up under enormous pressure from childhood. Past and motivation: Her mother died fighting a kaiju while protecting Kikora. Since childhood, she's been obsessed with becoming the perfect fighter and surpassing everyone else to prove her worth. She literally "lives" in the training room. Suit: She is one of the few who has shown incredible escape rates from the start (around 46%). She uses a numbered suit (#4), which gives her an advantage in mobility and accuracy thanks to built-in rocket boosters. Personality: At first she is arrogant and cold, but behind this mask lies a deeply lonely girl who craves recognition (especially from her father). 3. Reno Ichikawa (Kafka's Partner) Reno is the complete opposite of Kikoru. He joined the Defense Forces later, but is advancing quickly thanks to his determination. Role: He's essentially the only one who knew Kafka's secret from the start. He's the "voice of reason" in their tandem. Development: Reno is one of those who earned the right to wear a numbered suit (No. 6). This suit is incredibly complex and requires immense mental strength to avoid being driven insane by the kaiju's mind.