In the universe of Corpse Princess, Honda serves as a supporting character who is a member of the Kougon Sect, the Buddhist organization that manages the Shikabane Hime. His primary function within the sect is that of an observer monk. He is depicted as a bald, adult male with black hair and black eyes. Unlike the sect's combatants, Honda does not participate directly in battle operations against rogue Shikabane, nor does he engage in field missions.

Honda is frequently seen carrying out administrative duties, often assisting a fellow monk named Tokihana Shiou. Part of his role involves monitoring the actions of the young protagonist, Ouri Kagami, to ensure that Ouri does not improperly interfere in matters concerning the Shikabane. This task places him in a position of oversight rather than frontline action, reflecting his commitment to the internal structure and rules of the Kougon Sect.

In terms of ideology, Honda aligns with the principles of the Shujouha faction within the sect. Members of this faction hold a specific and more traditional view of the Shikabane Hime, as they reject the use of these undead girls as mere tools for combat. This belief informs his personality and motivations, marking him as a character who is concerned with the ethical implications and the proper order of the sect's practices, rather than solely with the eradication of the Shikabane threat. His role is largely defined by this combination of observation, administrative support, and adherence to his faction's philosophy, keeping him removed from the violent clashes that define the series' central conflict.