Meiko Honma, affectionately known as Menma, is a key character in the anime series 'Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai'. She is a cheerful and kind-hearted spirit who appears before her childhood friend, Jinta Yadomi, in order to have her last wish fulfilled. Her unexpected appearance starts a journey of emotional healing and reconciliation among her group of friends, who had drifted apart after her untimely death. Menma's role is pivotal as she brings the group back together, helping them confront their past and mend broken relationships.