Edmond Honda, more commonly known as E. Honda, is a character from Japan who first appeared in the Street Fighter II video game before appearing in the anime adaptation. He is a professional sumo wrestler of immense size and strength, standing 185 centimeters tall and weighing 137 kilograms, with a muscular build rather than one of simple bulk. His appearance is striking and traditional, featuring black hair tied in a topknot called a chonmage, wearing only a blue mawashi, or sumo wrestling belt, and his face painted in the red kumadori style typically used in kabuki theater. This deliberate design choice was intended to make him instantly recognizable as a representative of Japanese culture.

Honda's personality is defined by an unwavering sense of honor, friendliness, and a deep dedication to his chosen sport. He is a man who warmly welcomes those he sees as good and takes his title as a sumo grand master with the utmost seriousness, considering it a sacred martial art on par with any other fighting style. He is highly disciplined and ambitious, always giving his full effort during training and in combat. His goal is not personal glory but to prove to the entire world that sumo wrestling is a powerful and legitimate fighting art worthy of the same respect as other martial traditions. This motivation is so strong that he becomes upset when he perceives that the world outside Japan does not view sumo with the proper reverence. Before a fight, he often performs the real-life sumo ritual of throwing a handful of salt onto the ground as a means of purification.

In the Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, Honda plays a significant role in the latter half of the story. He is first seen in Calcutta, India, engaged in a fight with the yogi Dhalsim for prize money. During the match, Dhalsim attempts to use his psychic powers to subdue Honda, but the sudden arrival of the wandering fighter Ryu distracts Dhalsim long enough for Honda to regain control and win the match by forfeit. After the fight, Honda approaches Ryu, recognizing him as a fellow Japanese fighter who inadvertently helped him win. As a gesture of gratitude and camaraderie, Honda gives Ryu half of the prize money and offers him a place to stay. Later, when Ryu is confronted in the mountains by Guile and the evil M. Bison, Honda bravely charges forward to take on the powerful villain. Although Bison easily evades his attack, Honda ends up in a fierce brawl with the boxer Balrog. The fight between the two is chaotic, and they both tumble over a cliff, though Honda ultimately survives the fall.

His relationships with other characters are built on respect and rivalry. He shares a strong bond of friendship with Ryu, based on their shared nationality and mutual respect as martial artists. He also develops a close friendship with the Turkish oil wrestler Hakan, and despite their constant rivalry over which of their fighting styles is superior, they remain on excellent terms. He also earns the respect of the Japanese culture-obsessed fighter Sodom, whom Honda defeats in a sumo match. His primary motivation remains consistent across his appearances: to travel the world, challenge strong opponents, and demonstrate the effectiveness and beauty of sumo wrestling.

In terms of abilities, Honda is an incredibly powerful fighter who uses his massive weight and strength to his advantage. His signature techniques include the Hundred Hand Slap, a rapid barrage of palm strikes that can overwhelm an opponent's defense, and the Super Headbutt, a powerful charging attack where he launches himself horizontally through the air. These moves, combined with his sumo training in throws and powerful palm strikes, make him a formidable and unique combatant.