Honda initially is a bully who pushes Yugi around.  However, he later comes to realize that the reason he pushed Yugi around so much was because it was himself he was upset at.  He hated himself, but chose to take that anger out on others.  He was hesitant to warm up to Yugi at first, but once he did he started to accept himself and value Yugi's friendship.  Honda is a bit of a hopeless romantic type of guy.  He also is the bravest out of everyone in the group, and while a bit of a goof he also has his mature side that he uses to call Jonouchi out with.