Her popularity surged rapidly following her debut. Within the first year, she won the "New Actress" award at the FANZA Adult Awards 2019 , one of the most prestigious accolades in the Japanese adult industry. This solidified her status as a top-tier rookie.
Interviews conducted by the author with three living Honjo-style bell casters (2022) revealed ambivalence. One caster stated, “Young people now search ‘Honjo Suzu’ and see flesh, not metal. Our heritage is buried under pornography.” Another argued, “Without that name, no one under 30 would ever hear ‘Honjo suzu’ at all. She revived awareness, even if accidentally.” honjo suzu