Suneo Honekawa

Nobita's classmate and a rich boy with a strong desire for self-display

A character from Fujiko F. Fujio's manga and anime 'Doraemon'. Raised in a wealthy family, he loves to boast and has a strong desire for self-display, but deep down he is lonely and a mama's boy. He often bullies Nobita as Gian's strategist, but at heart he is friendly and a dexterous boy.

Quotes

  • Don't get cocky just because you're Nobita
  • Mama~!!
  • Nobita..., in great adventure stories, you say cool things.
  • Suneo, you always boast.
  • Golf swings are essential.
  • Don't run away before me!

Trivia

  • He thinks his fox face is handsome, but those around him show disgust.
  • His height is 135cm, 5cm shorter than Nobita.
  • He had bedwetting issues in early childhood and wore diapers.
  • He has two theme songs, one sung by Kimotsugu Kaneta.
  • Serves as Gian's strategist in mischief.
  • Eloquent and good at flattery.

Alternate names

Suneo Suneo-sama Suneo Sneech

Tags

Doraemon Suneo Honekawa Elementary School Student Boastful Sarcastic Personality Rich Best Friend Gian Mama's Boy Dexterous Plastic Model Enthusiast

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 18

Appearance

Overall appearance
He has a distinctive fox-like face and a unique hairstyle that looks like a mountain shape from front, back, left, and right. His height is 135cm, which is on the shorter side, and he has a complex about it. Even as an elementary school student, he is conscious of fashion, and his hairstyle changes to a punch perm style in his youth.
Height
Approximately 135cm
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Fox face
  • Pointed unique hairstyle
  • Petite build
Iconic items
  • Remote-controlled models
  • Plastic models
  • Dioramas
  • Luxury clothing (boasted items in the story)
  • Toy collection

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Boastful
Detailed personality
Suneo Honekawa has a strong desire for self-display, is narcissistic and sometimes a liar, but deep down he is lonely and a mama's boy. He repeatedly boasts using the privileges of being rich. He stimulates Nobita's inferiority complex and often joins Gian in mischief as his strategist, but at heart he is a realistic and dexterous boy who values friendship. His intelligence is average but he is clever with wicked ideas, and his athletic ability is relatively high among the main members despite his small stature. He is passionate about various hobbies and sensitive to trends. He is a materialist with scientific thinking who does not believe in ghosts but fears them. His multi-faceted and complex character is his charm.
Keywords
  • Boastful
  • Narcissist
  • Mama's Boy
  • Dexterous
  • Wicked cleverness
  • Trend follower
  • Friend-oriented
  • Realist
  • Short-tempered
  • Materialist
Motto
Don't get cocky just because you're Nobita
Talents
  • Silver tongue and dexterous hands
  • Plastic model building
  • Remote-controlled model operation
  • Painting
  • Writing essays
  • Knowledge of various hobbies
  • Eloquence
  • Entertainment industry knowledge
  • Practical judgment
Skills
  • Planning mischief
  • Communication skills
  • Sports (baseball catcher)
  • Basic English conversation
  • Household knowledge
  • Precision crafting
Motivation
To become a fashion designer and build a manga library. He also aspires to become the president of a trading company in the future.
Habits
He often boasts and frequently tells lies or exaggerations in front of his friends. His first-person pronouns are 'Boku' and 'Boku-chan'. When excited, he has a mama's boy habit of shouting 'Mama~!!'.
Favorite foods
Onion gratin soup, Gourmet food, Sweets, Cat tongue
Hobbies
Plastic model building, Remote-controlled model operation, Reading (especially manga), Video games, Diorama photography, Dinosaur research, Model trains, Stamp collecting, Anime production
Favorite colors
unknown
Music
Suneo's Song, Suneo's Young Master Mambo
Disliked foods
Corn, Hot food
Disliked situations
Situations where he can't beat Nobita, His lies being exposed

History

Backstory
He has a wealthy company president father and receives a monthly allowance of 10,000 yen even as an elementary school student. He frequently boasts, troubling his classmates like Nobita, but deep down he is lonely. With the backing of his father, teacher, and Gian, he solidifies his position mainly as Gian's henchman. He attends cram school and has various hobbies, but his grades are not particularly good. His physical strength is average, and he plays catcher in baseball. He aims to become a fashion designer or trading company president in the future, and his youth is also depicted. Although he has a cigar habit, he basically gets along well with his friends. In the story, he is known for the line 'Don't get cocky just because you're Nobita,' which symbolizes his personality.
Debut date
December 1, 1969
Work title
Doraemon
Media type
Manga

First appearance in original manga and TV anime

Significant event
First appearance in original manga and TV anime
Description
He appears as Nobita's classmate from the start of serialization and becomes established as a character who repeatedly boasts about his wealth and mischief.

Active role in Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld

Significant event
Active role in Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld
Description
In works like 'Nobita's Little War in Space,' he shows bravery and quick thinking.

Depiction in youth and future dreams

Significant event
Depiction in youth and future dreams
Description
In his youth, he has a punch perm-style hairstyle, and it is revealed that he aims to become a trading company president or fashion designer.

Voice actor changes and diverse voice variations

Significant event
Voice actor changes and diverse voice variations
Description
From around 1979, Kimotsugu Kaneta, and from 2005, Tomokazu Seki have been the representative voice actors.

Popularity through theme songs

Significant event
Popularity through theme songs
Description
'Suneo's Song' and 'Suneo's Young Master Mambo' etc., image songs have been created.

Relationships

Sunezugu Honekawa

Sibling

Younger brother. Similar in appearance but honest and polite in personality. Appears in early works but fades later.

Sunetaro Honekawa

Child

Son. Appears in anime original settings and future arcs, and is friends with Nobita's son Nobisuke.

Suneyoshi Honekawa

Cousin

Cousin and college student. A mentor figure for Suneo's hobbies, extremely dexterous with his hands. Multi-talented with vast knowledge.

Takeshi Goda

Rival

Acts as Gian's strategist and henchman, sometimes joining in mischief.

Nobita Nobi

Rival

Frequently bullies Nobita and they often clash, but sometimes cooperate.

Shizuka Minamoto

Friend

Classmate and object of admiration. There are depictions of Suneo having feelings for Shizuka.

Hidetoshi Dekisugi

Acquaintance

Mutual friends with strong intellectual curiosity.

Jaians

Jaians: strategist

Media appearances

Doraemon

Manga / Supporting

Serialized since 1969

Doraemon (1979 TV anime)

Anime / Supporting

1979 to 2005

Doraemon (2005 TV anime)

Anime / Supporting

2005 to present

Doraemon movie series

Movie / Supporting

1980 onward

Toyota 'ReBORN'

Commercial / Character

2011

Voice cast and creators

Kimotsugu Kaneta

Voice actor
Kimotsugu Kaneta
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 2nd series part 1 (1979-2005)
Notes
First representative voice actor

Tomokazu Seki

Voice actor
Tomokazu Seki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 2nd series part 2 (2005-present)
Notes
Current representative voice actor

Shun Yatsushiro

Voice actor
Shun Yatsushiro
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 1st series (1973)
Notes
First voice actor

Fujiko F. Fujio

Creator name
Fujiko F. Fujio
Role
Original author

Fujiko F. Fujio

Creator name
Fujiko F. Fujio
Role
Character designer

Shogakukan

Creator name
Shogakukan
Role
Publisher

Shin-Ei Animation

Creator name
Shin-Ei Animation
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Suneo Honekawa Figure

Item name
Suneo Honekawa Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Suneo Plastic Model

Item name
Suneo Plastic Model
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited