Building a strong squad in Kaiju No. 8: The Game isn’t just about pulling the strongest 5★ characters — it’s about creating balance. You need damage, defense, and utility to handle different types of stages. Below are some of the best lineups you can run, whether you’re a whale chasing meta builds or a free-to-play player working with low-rarity options.
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Kaiju No. 8 Best Team Compositions & Lineups (August 2025)
1. Reno Ice Core Team (Freeze + Burst Setup)
- Reno Ichikawa – Main damage dealer. Freeze delays enemies while Ice Crystal adds extra hits.
- Gen Narumi – Provides dual resistance breaking to expose boss cores.
- Mina Ashiro – Buffs Reno and capitalizes on crit bonuses for more burst damage.
- Isao Shinomiya – Tank and shield provider, keeping the team safe.
Reno’s Ice Crystal needs setup to reach full value. Narumi handles resistances, Mina stacks damage, and Isao ensures Reno stays alive long enough to dominate.
2. Kaiju No. 8 Balanced Core
- Kaiju No. 8 (Kafka Hibino) – Versatile striker who deletes small Kaiju and scales damage with Fighting Spirit.
- Kikoru Shinomiya – AoE attacker with stacking buffs.
- Ryo Ikaruga – Brings team-wide ATK and speed buffs.
- Akari Minase – Healer and Ultimate gauge charger.
This team balances offense and sustain. Kafka and Kikoru handle both mobs and bosses, while Ryo and Akari keep the squad powered and healthy.
3. Mina Anti-Boss Squad
- Mina Ashiro – Core damage against giant-class bosses.
- Soshiro Hoshina – Crit-based attacker who buffs Mina’s damage window.
- Kaiju No. 8 – Brings consistent DPS and boss-breaking potential.
- Isao Shinomiya – Shields and frontline support.
Mina’s guaranteed crits make her a natural boss slayer. Paired with Hoshina’s crit synergy and Kafka’s damage scaling, this team melts large enemies.
4. AoE Clear Squad (For Small Kaiju Waves)
- Gen Narumi – Multi-target resistance breaker.
- Soshiro Hoshina – High crit AoE for small targets.
- Rin Shinonome – AoE attacker that scales damage with each enemy hit.
- Isao Shinomiya – Defensive backbone.
Three attackers mean fast clears, and Rin shines in mob-heavy stages. If survivability is an issue, swap one attacker for a supporter like Ryo.
Free-to-Play / Low-Rarity Options
Kafka Starter Team
- Kafka Hibino – Accessible unit that transforms into Kaiju No. 8 and competes with 5★ strikers.
- Kikoru Shinomiya – Early AoE damage and defense debuffs.
- Mina Ashiro (4★) – Buffs team ATK while contributing damage.
- Akari Minase – Heals and speeds up Ultimate gauge.
This setup uses easily obtainable characters, but still has good balance. Kafka carries most of the damage, while Akari provides survival.
Team Building Tips
Always slot one Defender or Healer. Survivability matters more in later boss fights. Isao is the best defender, while Akari is the best healer.
Use at least one Supporter. Mina (damage boost) and Ryo (buffs) both enhance your main striker.
Pay attention to Partner Links. Slots 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 count as buddies. Some characters have synergy bonuses when paired correctly (e.g., Narumi and Hoshina).
Adapt to boss resistances. Don’t be afraid to slot in 4★ elemental breakers if the fight demands it — they can be more valuable than a 5★ without the right attribute.