Celebrating the birthday of the most popular swordsman in "Kaiju No. 8"! What you don't know about Shoshiro Hoshina

In the super popular work 'Kaiju No. 8,' there is a character who always has his eyes narrowed, speaks with a Kansai dialect, and appears somewhat cynical in daily life, but when he steps onto the battlefield, he becomes a top-tier swordsman who strikes fear into his enemies. He is the vice-captain of the Japanese Defense Force's 3rd Division, Soshiro Hoshina, who overwhelmingly won first place in the official first popularity poll. And this charming character's birthday is on November 21st.

Dual-wielding master from an extermination noble family

Soshiro Hoshina comes from the ancient Hoshina family, which has been dedicated to exterminating kaiju since the Muromachi period. This lineage subjected him to rigorous swordsmanship training from childhood, mastering the 'Hoshina-style Sword Combat Technique.' In the modern era where mainstream kaiju tactics have shifted to heavy firearms and artillery, Hoshina's combat style stands out uniquely. Using incredible speed and a pair of short swords as his专用 weapons, he exhibits unparalleled dominance in close combat. He confidently stated that while he may not match Captain Mina Ashiro against large kaiju, he holds the advantage in exterminating medium and small kaiju.

His liberation combat power of up to 92% allows him to execute super-fast slashes that are difficult for ordinary human eyes to follow, instantly cutting down kaiju. This huge gap between his usual laziness and his冷酷 in battle is one of the key reasons he has captured the support of many fans.

From being underestimated to becoming the cornerstone of the 3rd Division

Despite coming from a prestigious family, Hoshina's swordsmanship was once viewed unfavorably due to the trend of kaiju growing larger, and he was even advised to give up joining the Defense Force. However, Mina Ashiro, captain of the 3rd Division, recognized his unique potential and recruited him as vice-captain. This recognition made Hoshina hold absolute trust and respect for Mina, protecting her back with his dual blades. He is not only a reliable partner in combat but also an important figure in the team responsible for explaining tactics and guiding newcomers.

His keen observational skills are also one of his major traits. When Kafka Hibino took the entrance exam, Hoshina quickly noticed his uniqueness, and after Kafka's identity was exposed, he became one of the key figures who understood and supported him.

Connection with Kaiju No. 10 and future possibilities

In the battle at Tachikawa Base, Soshiro Hoshina engaged in an epic life-and-death struggle with Kaiju No. 10 and ultimately succeeded in defeating it. This battle not only skyrocketed his popularity but also brought unexpected developments. After the battle, Kaiju No. 10 actually requested to become Hoshina's exclusive weapon, making him the latest compatible user of the 'Identified Kaiju Weapon' prototype. This new power will undoubtedly elevate this close-combat master's abilities to new heights, and fans are eagerly anticipating his future activities.

On November 21st, let us together send birthday wishes to this vice-captain who appears frivolous on the outside but is more resolute and reliable than anyone on the inside. We also look forward to him continuing to wield his dual blades in the upcoming story, cutting open a path to victory for humanity.

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