- Safe Specials: Sumo Headbutt and LP/OD Hundred Hand Slap are specials that leave Honda at minimal disadvantage, and Sumo Smash is plus on block for all versions. This lets Honda relentlessly throw out moves to chip away at the opponent's drive gauge without fear of guaranteed punishment. This is amplified against opponents in Burnout, where his overall frame advantage can be absolutely overwhelming.
- Efficient Conversions: With the Sumo Spirit buff, Honda can produce impressive damage numbers even from the lightest of starters. Ending a combo with Headbutt midscreen allows him to re-gain the buff safely, meaning his high damage is both practical and loopable.
- Strong Gimmicks: Many of Honda's core tools (Headbutt, Sumo Smash) are arguably the strongest they've ever been, requiring careful timing and matchup knowledge to play around them. Because of this, Honda can be a massive knowledge check at lower levels of play while still maintaining some of that threat at the higher levels.
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- No Throw Loop: E. Honda is one of the only characters with a throw that leaves him too far to properly perform okizeme or throw loop, even in the corner.
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