Hundred Hand Slap

A blur of rapid palm strikes that overwhelms opponents with speed and rhythm.

The Hundred Hand Slap is a signature attack used by Edmond Honda, a professional sumo wrestler and sentō proprietor from the Street Fighter series. In this technique, Honda attacks with a rapid flow of palm strikes, overwhelming his opponent through sheer speed and volume. The move was fleshed out by the pixel artists on the development team and then drawn on paper by character designer Eri Nakamura, based on the concept of a rushing sumo wrestler charging at his foe.

Quick Facts

Character: Edmond Honda
First appearance: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior

Lore & Background

The Hundred Hand Slap was conceived as part of Honda's gameplay, which revolved around the idea of him rushing at his opponent. Akira "Akiman" Yasuda, the character's original conceiver, stated, "I wanted the fat characters like Honda to come charging at you—for some reason. I feel that fat characters have a duty to charge." Nakamura took this concept and gave Honda his horizontal flying headbutt attack, but the Hundred Hand Slap was fleshed out separately by the pixel artists on the team. The move was then drawn on paper by Nakamura, solidifying it as one of Honda's core techniques. Unlike traditional sumo strikes, which rely on single powerful thrusts, this technique focuses on cumulative speed and rhythm, reflecting Honda's unique approach to combat.

Reader's Guide

In gameplay, the Hundred Hand Slap is a rapid series of palm strikes that Honda unleashes in close range. The move is executed by pressing the punch button repeatedly or holding it down, causing Honda to deliver a flurry of hits that can break through an opponent's guard or stun them. It is a low-commitment tool for pressure and spacing, allowing Honda to maintain offensive momentum. The technique has appeared in every major Street Fighter title featuring Honda, from Street Fighter II onward, and remains a staple of his moveset. While the move is iconic to Honda, it has occasionally been referenced in other media, such as the live-action Street Fighter film where Honda's fighting style includes rapid strikes.

Did You Know?

The move's name, 'Super Zutsuki,' was used in early design notes before it became the Hundred Hand Slap.
In the Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, Honda uses the Hundred Hand Slap during his match against Dhalsim in Calcutta.