10 Things Cobra Kai's Tanner Buchanan Can't Live Without | GQ

[@venusisgeeky]

As someone who feels judged about stuffed animals, It makes me so happy that tanner has them and is willing to show them

[@okidoki4516]

Same. I’ve got no shame now like stuffed animals are the best

[@isaquinos_vlogs]

I sleep with two animal pillows

[@samahissimplistic]

Don't feel bad! I have an ungodly amount of plushies and stuffed animals. I honestly think it's adorable people still cherish their stuffed animals, even if it's viewed as childish (which it's not)

[@ladyvanprz9030]

I legit just bought the Cobra Kai build a bear. It’s such a comfort honestly! Even after I got married still love it.

[@nicoledickson6099]

I still sleep with a white expensive teddy bear i got over 8+ years ago when I was a bit younger.

[@gabrielcruz6431]

Tanner seems like a straight up cool person, and he has that great young 90s look which fits for a lot of roles. Tanner easily could have been Harry Osborn in Spiderman or Billy Loomis in the original scream!

[@ChrisTrovato]

If he was a bit taller Osborn yes

[@stupidchoices7242]

@@ChrisTrovato how tall is how really? There is differing results online

[@kimd687]

@@stupidchoices7242 Xolo and Jacob did a podcast and in the episode they say that Tanner told them his dr said he’s 5’10

[@stupidchoices7242]

@@kimd687 that’s hilarious. he’s like 5’7 at the most since Xolo is 5’9 and towers above him

[@giormelgar8113]

@@kimd687 5’9 according to google

[@AnitaZZ]

This man is the definition of multi-talented. He can act, dance, sing, plays the guitar, knows martial arts, is very good at gymnastics, fond of photography, speedcuber and can do magic too.

[@068LAICEPS]

He is like Barney Stinson actor (Neil Patrick Harris)

[@Excalibur2112]

Then he is a PolyMath

[@BigSmoke-dp4yh]

"man"

[@jg2722]

@@BigSmoke-dp4yhwomp womp

[@marlih8973]

I’m 100% sure that mary introduced him to the curly girl method and I love how he adores and cares for his hair!!

[@linnycrocus6023]

I love it. I just wish he would go for a middle part instead lol

[@marlih8973]

@@mayy06-t9i co star on cobra kai!

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

This show has done a great job bringing in older and younger fans

[@chellosqueeze]

I think if boy meets world had a next spin off he could play shawn hunters son. He is a great actor and a good martial artist

[@totallytilda4557]

He was In girl meets world as Charlie Gardner

[@isaquinos_vlogs]

@@totallytilda4557 for real which episode

[@fairsuns]

@@isaquinos_vlogs The guy who asked Riley out and who she rejected during the New Years episode lol

[@isaquinos_vlogs]

@@fairsuns I don’t remember which episode that is

[@jl8410]

No. He’s better than that lol

[@sarrystylesofficial]

It’s like he becomes more neurotic as the interview goes on, fascinating person

[@michaelklassen777]

Is that bad or good?

[@sarrystylesofficial]

@@michaelklassen777 it’s good definitely

[@mariwashereeee]

What's Neurotic?

[@michaelklassen777]

@@sarrystylesofficial oh okay, thank you for clarifying for me.

[@oOoJeeoOo]

@@mariwashereeee A neurotic personality has little natural buffer against stress. You see everyday situations as far worse than they really are, and then blame yourself for your extreme pessimism and negativity. You might constantly feel: Irritated. Angry

[@moonlightbae8688]

Him bringing a teddy bear makes me love him even more 🥺

[@alejandrojaviergaytanorteg498]

Yeah, such a cutest guy 🥰

[@amyperaltiago]

He really is very adorable, and sweet but the same time there's something unique about him and it's not just the hairstyle 😅 Do love him in CK, his character is one of my favourites and he kills it everytime!

[@kirixwrathking]

Agreed!

[@rielequeen]

SO HAPPY HE IS IN THIS!! WE BARELY GOT ANY INTERVIEWS WITH HIM🥺

[@kirixwrathking]

I thought I was the only one that noticed that

[@sandynavarro4647]

why is that??.. he is not part of the cast/group interviews? anyone know?

[@chrisbach1533]

He filmed a movie in London while the others filmed the promo videos in LA.

[@stephaniereimer6836]

@@sandynavarro4647 I think it’s because he is filming a show in the uk right now and can’t fly back and forth for interviews

[@rielequeen]

@@sandynavarro4647 he’s filming a movie

[@elizabethfigueroa6159]

I sense the strong introvert in him ❤️😊❤️

[@drlee2]

Robby has always felt like the interesting, introspective, complicated outsider character on Cobra Ka who draws everyone in. Kind of mimics Buchanan's interview here. Best character of the series, imo.

[@arianahunt1073]

I agree. He’s the most developed character IMO.

[@laracarmona1619]

Si

[@dancerkris95]

​@arianahunt1073 Him and Hawk have amazing character developments ❤

[@joury900]

If Disney ever decides to bring back Treasure Planet with probably a live-action movie since that's their thing now, Tanner should be cast as Jim Hawkins. Perfect guy for the role.

[@ephemeron8331]

wait you're totally right though

[@RomanticWaltz]

THIS!! 🙌🙌 The moment I saw him as Robby when I started watching Cobra Kai, I could picture him playing Jim! I can't really see or trust anyone playing Hawkins than Tanner. 😍😍

[@jamesspears8226]

Tanner's personality is incredibly powerful. I love how he's truthful about what he loves. And I love his style

[@TheAliAzhar]

Tanner seems like down to earth person

[@RitwikaDatta]

I've seen way too many celebs doing this particular 'essentials' segment for GQ, but so far, Tanner's has to be the one who showed the most varied assortment of essentials. Loved it!

[@xandriecee6437]

I'm a Filipino, and I'm surprised to know he got a bit of Filipino blood thru his mom! Interestingly, he called those weapon sticks as Kali (and the national sport too). Here in the Philippines we usually call it as Arnis. We pretty much spend a year of physical education learning the basics of Arnis during high school. ❤️ Edit: So I made a little research, Arnis and Kali is the same thing 😁😁

[@win2art]

surprised too. he reminds me of a local Filipino-Aussie celebrity, James Reid.

[@benv7595]

i also caught attention filipino blood is oona brian i think is half filipino and tamlyn tomita as kumiko is pilipino blooded also ,,

[@xandriecee6437]

@@benv7595 yeah, Tamlyn Tomita is part Filipino as well. I have to find out about Oona O'Brien yet.

[@a-bomb3769]

Same with Dave Bautista, Olivia Rodrigo, Liza Soberano, and Hailee Steinfeld

[@MarianneLemmuelaVergara]

I only knew it now. I'm just done with all the current seasons of Cobra Kai.

[@brick532]

I like how he has his own style and a unique personality.

[@nsc217]

He’s definitely not an average person but he has a lot of talents… My jaw fell when he started playing with the Rubik cube

[@girthespurr418]

He has the most heartwarming smile and his vibe just feels so comforting😊

[@kaileyllewellyn]

Tanner seems very grounded and down to earth. He just seems very interesting to me.

[@esperanzajacob3910]

I'm a fan of Cobra Kai. Happy to know that your mom is half Filipina and your grandpa is a pure Filipino. Using KALI as your combat defense on Season V Cobra Kai makes me proud of you. Kali is a Filipino karate. Using your sticks, that is for Arnis filipino martial arts. I am looking forward to your movie cobra kai season v.

[@benv7595]

i also caught attention filipino blood oona brian i think is half filipino and tamlyn tomita as kumiko is pilipino blooded also

[@esperanzajacob3910]

@@benv7595 wow, so there are many Filipino blood actors (oona brian/tamlyn tomita) gained access to this hollywood movie cobra kai and karate kid part 2, but, only Tanner is the one who is bold enough to disclose his family origin.

[@jalankvng]

Tanner could honestly play Robin… Edit: Wait a minute Kali sticks…. this man is meant to play a Robin

[@xyongrayson8007]

Bro fr 😭

[@darthsherminator5868]

tripping

[@yanixanlozoya6807]

No bro your stupid

[@kingoffists2215]

He's being eyed for Red Hood(ie* second robin)

[@Dennis-hy7jb]

@@kingoffists2215 It was nightwing who used a weapon similar to Kali sticks, wasn't he? Red Hood used guns and bombs as I remember.

[@cesarcanete3402]

Omgsssshhh!!!! I had absolutely no idea Tanner is a quarter Filipino?! That's awesome!!!!!

[@khalilahd.]

He seems so laid back I love it ❤

[@Nishanth_mementomori]

I actually feel really bad for him coz he had to do a film with Addison Rae 🤢....no innocent person has to go through that

[@israel.tat3]

ONG

[@Zramy]

Agreed. 😔

[@hassanmasood186]

She had no acting classes. It’s not fair that He’s All That was a mess because of her.

[@adimatondo284]

@@hassanmasood186 it’s not just her. Everything about that film is trash

[@AromaticDolphin98]

@@adimatondo284 except tanner

[@variouspasion]

So passionate 😍 and surprised by this info of him being Filipino. Wow. I can see it now. Good human being and actor , person 💞 full of love and compassion. I can see it clearly. You seem very interesting and outgoing. Love you Tanner Buchanan.

[@Slice2099]

Wow I had no idea Tanner was Filipino I’m starting to see it now

[@ragetaztic3560]

Omg same!!!

[@Wtf-re5up]

I mean he’s not really Filipino, he’s white with some Filipino blood.

[@Xarosy]

hes barely even filipino 💀

[@sebastianolvera6923]

Filipino really? I don't believe that

[@johndoe-ok2qi]

@@Xarosy Halle Berry is more white than black does anybody say she's barely even black?

[@jackfroste]

Always stay cool and humble Tanner. We need more rising stars like you.

[@riverthoughts2400]

THat's super cool that Tanner is a quarter Filipino :) learn something new everyday!! I like that Tanner is familiar with the Philippine martial arts that's cool!

[@speedygonzales378]

He really comes across like a cool dude.

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

Yep this just confirms to me how nice and sweet and lowkey badass Tanner is. Such a talented young man.

[@jameswestbyTC27]

Love Tanners list of metal bands! All great ones! Very relatable scaring friends in the car when they're not ready for a group such as Cattle Decap haha! Also have my own childhood stuffed animals so I appreciate that he gets the importance of those too. Kickass that he loves cool jewelry too. Black Coffee all day everyday indeed.

[@walterreed5849]

he oozes 90’s rider strong energy to me

[@chefbanjo8139]

Ok, Tanner talks about guitar with the same love and intimate knowledge that some of the biggest guitar KZbinrs I follow do. You can tell by the vocabulary he uses, he must be pretty serious about it. Respect. Also, mad respect for his music choices. I also freak people out for fun with cattle decapitation.

[@claralima_]

Tanner is so sweet! He's a great actor and has many other talents!

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Cobra Kai is such a good show, I owe a lot to it for helping cure my depression

[@Shrnirpledorp]

Watching a show cures depression hm never had any mental problems but how? I’m curious

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

@@Shrnirpledorp Because it's a fun and positive show for the most part

[@lareinasalihah4215]

Badass 👊🏻

[@alainturret2076]

@@TihetrisWeathersby Depression is not just an emotion where you feel sad, it’s a state of being. I doubt that you have depression if you cured by watching a tv show lmao.

[@Shrnirpledorp]

@@TihetrisWeathersby why were u depressed? Surely watching a show doesn’t change ur mentality just like that. That show ends at sum point

[@xyongrayson8007]

So glad I finally found something of him I can’t find him in any of the cast interviews for season 5

[@grachisol8236]

Tanner being a metal head makes me happy.

[@georget1718]

I was waiting for his list…panthera, Gojira..he’s certified 😂

[@samburgess5]

Same - he had me at Pantera but then Cattle Decapitation?!?! Very cool!

[@Ventingisfree]

I literally love my stuffed animal and I still play with action figures & dolls… things I can’t live without most definitely. I probably will never let them go.

[@Samthewatermelon]

I love hearing his passion when talking about his stuff

[@P_Weave]

“I love speed cubing but I can’t speed cube.” Tight.

[@MVangelmx]

He’s so adorable actually.

[@taylernielsen1191]

Thank the Lord for Tanner Buchanan. Such a chill, sweet vibe. And super talented. 💚💚

[@5ammy13]

Woah your music choices are just lit. Opeth is one of my favourite bands too. So cool to know we have a metal head in the Cobra Kai cast.

[@leebrennan5790]

Mary Mouser (Sam Larusso) is into metal, but mostly modern metalcore stuff. She's also mentioned the likes of Motionless In White and wears their merch. Tanner's choices are so much more badass tho :P

[@5ammy13]

@@leebrennan5790 that's awesome. Makes me happy to see young kids these days still into metal. It's a dying genre with the youth nowadays so I'm super happy that these kids are into metal. 🤘🏼

[@linnycrocus6023]

I'm so impressed with people who have hobbies. He has so many. I'm way too depressed and lazy and I just screw around on the Internet all day lol. Like....where do people get the mind power?

[@user-Natsu2001]

Both him and Tory are a really good couple in the show and that is my favourite ship in Cobra Kai

[@sebasmaldonado9619]

I like them too and I respect this ship, but my heart roots for Robby and Sam, no matter what happened

[@rafaelaswift]

@@sebasmaldonado9619 robby deserves sm better tho

[@mariwashereeee]

@@sebasmaldonado9619 heck no 😭

[@makeupanddance1548]

Maybe I’m reaching but he said someone special gave him the teddy bear and I automatically thought it was Mary Mouser

[@makeupanddance1548]

Then he mentioned that he recently found out he has curly hair and I automatically thought Mary showed him the curly girl method… they have the cutest friendship.

[@menzerroku4708]

Imagine!!!😄

[@tayley7405]

😂Why do I have the feeling the Mary had something to do with him and the “curly girl” method😂

[@kinggrizzly1743]

I didn’t know he was Filipino, pretty sick with the Kali Sticks

[@kirixwrathking]

He's adorable, and also inspires me. I LOVE THIS MAN

[@BigJosh01]

Is it me or after watching Cobra Kai over the years I could see Tanner playing robin in Batman movie like Tim Drake or Damien Wayne

[@Bbgrizzy]

Nah your not the only one ,he just give off that vibe of Jason or Damian even terry.

[@xavierwilliams8825]

@@Bbgrizzy yes sir agree favorite anti hero because of as robby like a Jason Todd.

[@maryfrancess93]

His height, his build, the angst he brings to Robby, the camera... It's almost too good for Tim Drake imo. Big Tim vibes.

[@BigJosh01]

@@maryfrancess93 yes

[@MrBdiddypop]

He seems very different than his role in Cobra Kai. More artsy than a buff jock he plays in the show. It’ll be interesting to see how his career progresses.

[@DMTurbo]

Most actors that play buff characters like superheros took theater in college. They're all art nerds

[@lolcat]

@@DMTurbo Henry cavill is a good example

[@mariahdibben4066]

He isn't a jock in the show he's a skater. He just happens to be buff as well.

[@Dennis-hy7jb]

He's more of an edgy rebellious kid than a buff jock.

[@acetofresh1]

@@DMTurbo Alright this isn’t true. Most of them were not art nerds lol. Many of them were jocks who came into theatre late. Let’s not pretend all of them were nerds to make ourselves feel more relatable.

[@Pyracantic]

Guy looks like Val Kilmer 🤘🏼

[@lorcanclancy2376]

The man has a cozy sweater on with a collared shirt, brings a teddy with him everywhere, plays acoustic and then out of NOWHERE drops a bombshell that hes a metalhead- is he just a bit of everything???

[@itssbba9627]

I didn’t know he was part Filipino that’s sick!

[@FlutterRoze]

Watching this was so humbling to me, me and Tanner would get along so well, I might do something like this on my channel and just talk about my past as I show off some old things I cherish since I was 8! So glad I found this channel today, this is so awesome! :)

[@jalankvng]

Tanner reminds me of myself. Does martial arts, can dance, into rubix cubes, cameras and is somewhat of a introvert too

[@coolkidgamer9278]

Kid has so many hobbies, it’s impressive

[@rarh3643]

Whoa whoa whoa, he name dropped Gojira, Opeth AND Cattle Decap?! 😱 MARRY ME, MARRY ME NOW! 😂

[@fia7671]

literally so in love with him, such an incredibly talented man 🫶

[@Yalocal823]

As someone who does martial art I’m very great full for the show they show various different movements are over the years improve very very clean movements too

[@quicksilver83]

Tanner is Filipino?! I never knew that. I'm half-Filipino as well who wishes to learn Kali. Pugay po to Tanner.

[@r27_06]

I love him as a person and an actor. He’s so genuine and humble and have all but respect and love for him❤he puts so much effort into his roles and it really shows. One of my favorite actors for sure

[@ma.luisalevera4380]

Happy to know that he has Filipino blood

[@vindyavenkie9321]

He is just effortlessly cool

[@redxracing90]

Wow, seeing him talk so passionately about Kali. Now I definitely want to see him as Nightwing, who uses Eskrima sticks, as his main weapon. Had no idea he was part Filipino.

[@rrubio6660]

He still is part Filipino.😉

[@Austinkoroveshi]

Now you have?

[@DarciaSidTV]

He could totally nail an younger John Travolta role !! :D

[@ilikestuffandstuff4127]

The Shawn Hunter look/energy is off the charts here!! 😅

[@matilda8675]

YES !

[@utahsrainbowsprinkles]

Tanner’s bear is sooo cute!! :D 🌈🦄💖

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

So, he's a Metalhead as well. Makes him even cooler and got good taste in bands 🤘😎

[@lizetterodriguez1938]

Tanner is 1/4 Filipino? His grandfather “lolo” is full Filipino! That’s awesome! 🇵🇭

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

Yeah but he is still Caucasian though. If you come across him on the street as a stranger you’d think he was white.

[@lizetterodriguez1938]

@@blinksstayfresh2524 I agree

[@Austinkoroveshi]

@@blinksstayfresh2524 💀

[@larrie9491]

Yes but still white. His mom is only half Filipino, while of course, has a white dad. So it makes sense he's white.

[@aak1992]

@@larrie9491 he’s not fully white, he’s mixed

[@mystikagarcia7192]

I think this video made me fall in love with him even more, he seems like such a wholesome guy 🥲

[@willhargreaveshf]

Tanner spreading the good word about Cattle Decap

[@bigguys45s29]

Such a cool and talented young man. Hope he goes far.

[@esmebeauty3318]

The fact he listens to heavy metal .. shocked me . 😩🙏🏻

[@linnycrocus6023]

He listens to that and the Cheetah Girls. We love a man with range in his taste in music lol

[@RomanticWaltz]

OMG TANNER IS FILIPINO!!! 😭🇵🇭✨

[@melvincuaresma-SW]

THATS WHAT I SAID WTF, LETS GO!

[@ceebee5848]

I sense a little Johnny Depp or Keanu Reeves vibe in this kid. Quiet and unassuming and unapologetically eccentric.

[@inniehyun3554]

teddy bear aaww, me too tanner me too. also I'm surprised to hear he's quarter Filipino haha

[@mickthomson9013]

Respect for mentioning metal bands not many people know of anymore.

[@Aliza-z1x]

This is how my brain works. I see a video with Tanner in it, I click on it :)

[@melvincuaresma-SW]

WAIT HOLD ON, TANNER BUCHANAN IS PART FILIPINO?

[@therealreddie]

Lmao samee

[@larrie9491]

He said his mom is half Filipino, so it makes sense why he's white-passing. Or just....white, haha😂

[@Austinkoroveshi]

@@larrie9491 💀💀 READING COMPREHENSION 🤭 you embarrassing yourself here. The Word "PART" His Point ✅ Your Point 💀

[@larrie9491]

@@Austinkoroveshi what?

[@Austinkoroveshi]

@@larrie9491 he didn't said that he is HALF or FULL FILIPINO etc, he said that he is "PART" of Filipino which is true, and there's you talking in another point💀

[@idodougee]

What a cool dude! He seems so normal yet interesting person!

[@thomasih4627]

omg i love tannar hes such an icon

[@saifwasim5807]

I can tell that tanner's loadout for COD would be the Kali sticks!!! Far too OP in my opinion

[@nak3dxsnake]

No way. Pantera is the best metal band ever.

[@JonWayes]

As a fellow Magician who grew up on Karate Kid & now loves Cobra Kai, I’m glad to see magic is your hobby. Continue exploring it and allow your creativity to flourish 🙂

[@isaiahramirez3273]

I respect him way more that he jams out to Cattle Decapitation🔥

[@hnyg1ld075]

Love him so much, he's so chill.

[@COBHC8890]

Yessssss! The music selection is 👌👌👌!!!!!!!

[@joannmcconnell3959]

I've always wondered about the story behind those particular rings that he wears ALL the time. It would have been the thing I'd ask him about if I ever met him. Bless this video for solving the mystery.

[@sydneyyork6015]

I actually agree with a lot of his things, unlike other peoples essentials…

[@RyneMurray23]

If you like Pantera you're alright in my book🔥🔥🔥

[@charisdcdgmn]

He's soooo adorbs!!! And so happy he's part filipino 🥰 I totally love his character in Cobra Kai. I love youuuuuuu, Tanner

[@sodamanthegr8]

When he said he was a metalhead and was about to say his favorite band I was thinking, "please say Pantera, please say Pantera"

[@LeoOhana]

I gave him that teddy bear ! Oww he is so sweet for keeping it !

[@marchdoesvlogs9823]

I’m glad to hear Robbie’s a metal head, you rock Robs! 🎸👌🏼⚡️🤘🏼

[@power_houz]

Tanner gained points in the first 30 seconds by saying his mom's half Filipino

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

He’s Caucasian, relax

[@power_houz]

@@blinksstayfresh2524 I ain't speakin' for myself, I'm speaking for the countless other Filipinos who'd go crazy after this

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

@@power_houz fair point.

[@aak1992]

@@blinksstayfresh2524 hes 3/4 Caucasian and 1/4 Asian

[@jasonswitzer1748]

I didn’t know this dude was part Filipino. Mabuhay, homie!

[@AbigailsUniverse]

loving his new look, honestly though, he is so sweet and cute, cuz I also like stuffed animals so its awesome