Daisuke is the designated leader of the new Digidestined/Chosen Children; brash, cheerful, and energetic. He's also Taichi's Expy, to the point of wearing the former's trademark goggles. Although he's very much an underdog at first, he's about the only cast member who doesn't have mild-to-serious psychological issues. This emotional stability ends up being his greatest asset. He has a hopeless crush on Hikari, but gradually idolizes her less as time goes on.