Cobra Kai
word of advice ! Spoilers for Cobra Kai season 6 , part 3 , onwards !
Cobra Kaimanaged to perfectly bring Daniel LaRusso ’s story to a satisfying finale , but the Netflix series wholly ignored the fact that his storey would continue in a newKarate Kidmovie . Cobra Kaiwas the first spinoff to give back to Daniel ’s reference after the popular 1980s film trilogy . Of naturally , he was n’t the main character this time , since bad - male child Johnny Lawrence stepped in as protagonist . Still , Daniel ’s arc was organically carried over fromThe Karate KidtoCobra Kai , and the series ' last season give him a heartwarming and impactfully meet solution .
Daniel and Johnny were the original rivalsofThe Karate Kid , andCobra Kairevolved heavily around their proceed relationship . However , Daniel also had a lot of personal growing in the spinoff serial . Between time of year 1 and season 6 , Daniel ’s inglorious - and - livid perspective on ethical motive that had prepare back in his teenager eld went through a significant evolution . He fixed up his differences not only with Johnny but also with Chozen and Mike Barnes . This evolution resulted in the gross conclusion forDaniel ’s story inCobra Kaiseason 6 — a poetical and formulaic end .
Miyagi-Do Pulling Out Of The Sekai Taikai Ended Daniel’s “Impressive Underdog Run”
Daniel’s Story Came Full Circle
InCobra Kaiseason 6 , Daniel and Johnny unify under the Miyagi - Do banner to compete in the Sekai Taikai . This dojo was the underdog of the world tournament , much like Daniel was the underdog throughout theKarate Kidmovies . The fact that this franchise often sees the underdog come out on top imply that Miyagi - Do would win it all at the end , butCobra Kaiseason 6 , part 3 , perpetrate off a last moment bait and switch . Daniel pulled Miyagi - Do from the competition and supported Johnny ’s return to Cobra Kai .
When theSekai Taikai announcer revealed that Miyagi - Do had step down , he saidit was the oddment of the dojo ’s " telling underdog run . “This line was profoundly meaningful , since the Holy Writ " underdog " is essentially synonymous with Daniel LaRusso in theKarate Kidfranchise . Through the announcer ’s words , Cobra Kaiwas subtly severalize hearing that this was the end of Daniel ’s 40 - year - long underdog run . Of naturally , this was n’t through defeat and departure , but Daniel ’s own benignant acceptance that it was no longer his turn to shine . He was surpass the torch to Johnny Lawrence .
Daniel Resigning Was Symbolic Of Passing The Hero Role To Johnny
Daniel Had To Step Out Of His Role For Johnny’s Sake
Part of what has madeCobra Kaiso fun is the way it plays with the character and story tropes ofThe Karate Kid . In season 1 , Johnny ironically stepped into Mr. Miyagi ’s original office , dish out as the old , wise sensei to the bullied underdog character ( an pilot filled by Miguel ) . The Netflix spinoff series continue to poke around withKarate Kid ’s formula going all the way to season 6 , but the Sekai Taikai meant a variety in roles . Johnny ’s big mates with Sensei Wolf mean he was stepping into the underdog archetype himself . He was essentially the newfangled Daniel LaRusso .
We could take the air away from this character always satisfy .
Of course , Johnny could only take on the underdog role with his forerunner ’s blessing . By resigning , Daniel passed the torch to Johnny , allowing him to become the formulaic hero ofCobra Kai ’s story . Daniel then stepped into the sensei role , further careen those traditional pilot slot fromThe Karate Kid . It ’s wiz storytelling , andthe perfect way to wrap the character electric discharge that get its jump right smart back in 1984 . We could take the air away from this graphic symbol forever satisfy . However , Cobra Kaiignored the fact that there ismoreKarate Kidto get along .
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Daniel’s Cobra Kai Ending Is A Problem For His Karate Kid: Legends Story
Daniel’s Perfect Ending Isn’t Really The End
It ’s unmanageable to envisage a good ending for Daniel’sKarate Kidarc , but this character is already being revive . Only a few shortsighted months afterCobra Kaiseason 6 came to a conclusion , the movieKarate nestling : Legendswill hit theaters . This movie will see Daniel LaRusso team up withJackie Chan’sThe Karate Kid(2010 ) fiber , Mr. Han , to teach a new underdog educatee . After the winner ofCobra Kai , it ’s sure enough exciting to know that we will be dumbfound more from this franchise . However , after such a satisfying terminate for Ralph Macchio ’s character , it feels a bit disjointed that he would be back in the game so soon .
Karate Kid : Legendswill hit theaters on May 30 , 2025 .
Cobra Kaiimplied a happily ever after for Daniel and Johnny , who will run their dojos independently while stand each other and their students . There was no hint of what was next for Daniel , and this is becauseKarate Kid : Legendsis entirely autonomous fromCobra Kai . Macchio is a part of both projects , but the writers and creator have nothing to do with one another . It was ultimately better thatCobra Kaicompletely disregard the existence of the newKarate Kidmovie , since Daniel ’s arc needed a satisfying resolve . Still , it will be quite a challenge forKarate nestling : Legendsto do as good a job .
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Cobra Kai is a sequel serial publication cover the narrative of the Karate Kid saga , set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament . It focus on Johnny Lawrence assay redemption by reopen the Cobra Kai dojo , reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso , who strives to keep up balance in his lifespan .
