Suneo Honekawa, a central figure marked by affluent roots and intricate social maneuvering, stands as a short, slender boy with angular features. His pride in material displays—showcasing toys, comics, and his father’s elite connections—fuels envy among peers, particularly Nobita, whom he sidelines with cutting remarks or fabricated excuses. A monthly ¥5,000 allowance sustains his acquisitive habits, though his reluctance to share cements an image of spoiled entitlement.
Blending narcissism with cunning, he preens before mirrors, convinced of his charm, and strategically flatters others to sway outcomes. Though wary of Gian’s brutishness, he endures their alliance for self-interest, joining in Nobita’s bullying yet occasionally revealing flickers of guilt—such as when Nobita shields him from Gian’s anger, sparking rare gestures like shared snacks or comics.
Family molds his ambitions: his father’s corporate presidency stokes dreams of inheritance, while his mother’s indulgence fuels unchecked desires. A younger brother, Sunetsugu, lives in New York, inspiring fabricated tales to preserve admiration. His grandmother’s traditional ethics clash with his materialism, though their influence lingers ambiguously.
Academically adept and creatively sharp, he crafts elaborate schemes, merging gadgetry with psychology. One plot weaponized a borrowed device to humiliate Gian by exposing poor grades—a testament to his resourcefulness. Yet arrogance leads to recklessness, as seen in attempts to dump trash at sea, conflicting with Doraemon’s ethics.
Despite cowardice, crises unveil latent courage, like aiding friends during emergencies. Bed-wetting and height insecurities haunt him, though pressure sometimes forces confrontations. Relationships hinge on utility: he tolerates Gian’s dominance for protection but secretly schemes with Nobita to subvert him.
In *Stand by Me Doraemon*, his exclusionary taunts erode Nobita’s confidence, indirectly spurring Doraemon’s intervention. The climax—where Nobita defies Gian to assert independence—subtly underscores Suneo’s lingering sway over group tensions.
While broader lore hints at an adult evolution into responsibility, the film fixates on childhood traits: cunning, materialism, and moral ambiguity. He remains a paradoxical force—antagonist and uneasy ally—anchoring the group’s dynamics through rivalry and reluctant camaraderie.