Daisuke "Davis" Motomiya debuts as an elementary school student chosen to lead a new generation of DigiDestined, partnered with Veemon. His initial characterization highlights stubbornness, optimism, and fierce loyalty, though early insecurities about understanding friendship surface when he hesitates to claim the Digi-Egg of Friendship. He deeply admires Tai Kamiya, emulating him by wearing goggles, and later inherits Tai’s goggles after his own break, signifying his acceptance of leadership. An early one-sided romantic interest in Kari Kamiya causes friction with Takeru Takaishi, but this largely diminishes as he matures, shifting focus to team cohesion and responsibilities. Key development moments include confronting the Digimon Emperor Ken Ichijouji, whom he later befriends after recognizing Ken’s trauma and advocating for his redemption. During battles like that against MaloMyotismon, Davis demonstrates unique resilience against illusions, prioritizing immediate goals over personal desires to rally the other DigiDestined. His ability to harness the Digi-Egg of Miracles for Magnamon’s evolution underscores his growth into a decisive leader. In *Digimon Adventure tri.*, set in 2005, he appears in silhouette alongside fellow 02 DigiDestined after defeat by Alphamon, wearing attire similar to his Digital World casual outfit and briefly reverting to his original square goggles. By *Last Evolution Kizuna* (2010), Davis is a first-year university student at a vocational school pursuing a cook’s license focused on ramen. He actively uses Digital Gates for global noodle research, frequently accompanied by Ken. Though not central to the film’s primary conflict, he assists the original DigiDestined by investigating antagonist Menoa Bellucci’s background in New York. Epilogues set in 2027–2028 reveal his adult life fulfilling his dream: he operates a successful ramen cart business that expands into a worldwide chain. He mentors his young son, partnered with Chibimon, and entrusts him with Tai’s goggles as a legacy symbol. Despite corporate success, he maintains his ramen cart for personal fulfillment.