Yuuki Rukimoto is the leader of the Golden Heart DigiDestined and the Golden Heart Army. He is the son of Shawn and Emily Rukimoto, who both run a Chinese seafood restaurant. Yuuki was at home, about to celebrate his sister Aiko's 15th birthday, until he got a phone call from Azulongmon, who takes him to the Digital World, where he met Guilmon for the first time. Yuuki enjoys playing soccer, and watching football on television, as he dreams to be a famous soccer player. Yuuki has a rivalry with Jerry Throne, difficulties of talking to Kouda Montoya, best friends with Souji Tanimoto and has a crush on Angel Garnier. He also tells the group what to do, with the help of Guilmon. He always fights for his friends, and is known to be very kind to Guilmon. Yuuki's goal is to lead the Golden Heart