In the vibrant world of Doraemon, Suneo Honekawa is an indispensable friend of Nobita Nobi. He stands out with his “cunning” appearance, clever personality, and the hilarious stories that revolve around his wealthy lifestyle and modern toys. Let’s explore the interesting aspects of this resourceful friend!

Background and Family

Born on February 2nd, Suneo is a true young master from the wealthiest family in town. His father is a successful businessman, making his mark in the commercial world, while his mother is a fashionable designer, known for her refined aesthetic. Suneo has lived in luxury since childhood, deeply loved by his parents and possessing countless toys that any child would envy.

Member	Relationship	Occupation	Residence
Mr. Honekawa	Father	Businessman	Tokyo
Mrs. Honekawa	Mother	Fashion Designer	Tokyo
Sunetsugu Honekawa	Younger Brother	–	New York
Sunekichi Honekawa	Cousin	–	–

Furthermore, Suneo has a younger brother named Sunetsugu Honekawa. For some reason, Sunetsugu was sent to New York to live with his aunt and uncle. Suneo also has a cousin named Sunekichi Honekawa, who occasionally appears in the stories.

Appearance and Personality

Suneo’s appearance is quite distinctive, with a long, pointed face resembling a fox. This is a “genetic” trait from his mother. He usually wears fashionable clothes, often a white shirt paired with red or pink pants. However, Suneo is quite self-conscious about his short stature compared to his peers.

Suneo is a smart and clever child, but somewhat cunning and deceitful. He loves to show off his wealth and modern toys, especially in front of his clumsy and unlucky friend, Nobita. Not only that, but Suneo often “mocks” Nobita, making him feel sad and frustrated. Suneo’s personality is also somewhat timid and easily worried. Therefore, he always tries to please Takeshi “Gian” Gouda, “the strongest in the class,” to avoid being bullied. However, deep down, Suneo is still an emotionally rich child. Sometimes, he also shows kindness and is willing to help friends, especially when he gets into trouble and needs Doraemon’s help. Perhaps because he was spoiled since childhood, Suneo sometimes “lies” to “embellish” himself, which often gets him scolded by his mother.

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Interesting Facts About Suneo

• Suneo has extensive scientific knowledge.
• He is also a talented painter and designer, capable of creating his own comics and drawings. He even once dreamed of becoming a fashion designer like his mother.
• He loves to look in the mirror and praise himself as “the most handsome boy in the world.”
• Despite being in the fourth grade, Suneo still has a bad habit that is hard to break… bedwetting. Therefore, he has to wear diapers when he sleeps.
• Suneo loves to collect unique pets, from expensive cats and dogs to rare reptiles and insects.

Suneo’s Role in Doraemon Stories

In Doraemon and his friends’ adventures, Suneo is often the one who “triggers” hilarious situations. He “shows off” new toys, tells legendary stories about traveling abroad… which makes Nobita “jealous” and runs to Doraemon for help. It is Suneo’s mischief and “teasing” of Nobita that creates humorous and interesting plots for this manga.

However, Suneo’s role is more than just “causing trouble” or “making laughter.” In many stories, Suneo has shown his intelligence, wit, and courage. He overcomes challenges with his friends, explores new lands, and learns many useful things. Especially in the feature-length films, although he is usually the most timid person, always trying to escape danger, Suneo also has “shining” moments, showing his courage and helping friends overcome difficulties. It can be seen that Suneo gradually grows from a timid, crybaby child into a trustworthy friend.

Relationships with Other Characters

• Nobita: Suneo sees Nobita as an “object” for him to show off his wealth and “superior” toys. However, sometimes, he also helps Nobita when he is in trouble, showing genuine friendship. For example, in the story “The See-Through Ring,” Suneo and Doraemon help Nobita find his grandmother’s lost diamond ring.
• Gian: Suneo always flatters and pleases Gian because he is afraid of being bullied. He often “chimes in” with Gian to mock Nobita. However, this relationship is more than just “fear.” Perhaps, Suneo also admires Gian’s strength and wants to “rely on” this friend.
• Shizuka: Suneo has a crush on Shizuka and always tries to impress her with expensive gifts and luxurious trips. He often invites Shizuka to his house to play and attend the lavish parties hosted by his family.
• Doraemon: Suneo often “begs” Doraemon for help when he is in trouble. He “pleads” with Doraemon to lend him gadgets, sometimes even “luring” Doraemon with delicious dorayaki.

Suneo Honekawa is an indispensable character in the Doraemon world. This “cunning” boy brings readers cheerful laughter, as well as meaningful lessons about friendship, courage, and growth. Despite his flaws, such as liking to show off and being easily jealous, Suneo is still a kind and emotionally rich friend. He and Doraemon and his friends have created a memorable childhood for countless readers.

To gain a deeper understanding of Suneo’s character, I watched some typical movies, such as “Nobita’s Great Adventure into the Underworld,” “Nobita and the Robot Kingdom,” and “Nobita’s Little Star Wars”… These movies not only clearly portray Suneo’s character but also show the development of his thoughts and actions.