Why Axel is Misunderstood - Character Analysis/Theory

[@StryfetheWarrior]

What's next for Axel in Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 3?

[@hmk5123]

I think he’ll be investigated for potential homocide. He’ll be cleared, continue the tournament, defeat Robby, then be defeated by Sam. They’ll both make amends, he’ll apologize to Miguel, and he and Sam will remain good friends.

[@jarrodclark2004]

Are you going to upload a video on Zara Malek?

[@Oscar-z3d]

I want him to put wolf in a chokehold and say I fight to win, for me"

[@TomE.V.]

Axels gonna get folded and packed up by El Serpiente!!!!!! 🐍 👊

[@zacharymcvicker5820]

I feel like a big part of why he got hit by Robby in the trailer was due to Kwon’s death. It could have shaken him, throwing him off balance. Regardless of how it happens, I’m interested in seeing the how and why!

[@arabianflowers]

I'm sorry to hear that you're a former victim of abuse. I hope that you're doing okay. As for this video, I appreciate the in-depth analysis of Axel, especially the way that he reacts to his sensei and to Sam. I had the same thought when it came to how he reacted to displays of affection. Axel is definitely one of my new favorite characters. Can't wait to see more of him. I hope that you do another video on his character when part 3 comes out!

[@YuuSHiiiN]

Patrick Luwis already mentioned in an interview that Axel is of Croatian orgin.

[@pepito2847]

You summed it up perfectly as to why Axel behaved the way he did in regards to Sam and Miguel It doesn’t really look like he’s had anyone show him much kindness or compassion in his life and that all he really knows is karate and taking abusive lumps from his sensei His partner/teammate Zara also seems too self absorbed and in her own head to really care about Axel as a person

[@imtiyazyasir23]

Literally so much alike to Ivan Drago, Axel and Drago both have tremendous size and power and they both can one shot people

[@RoroFiending]

3:48 So sorry you had to go through that bro. Glad your ok.

[@kyleb7974]

I feel one of the senseis. Maybe Daniel with the help of Sam will tell Axel what is happening to him is NOT normal. Axel seems to lack social norms and cues probably because Wolf has isolated him from actual relationships.

[@ashtonerby8890]

This guy is so cool, I feel like that he could join Miyagi do after the tournament and maybe he could be fight Miguel one more time for the hell of it and possibly talk to Miguel about how he acted since he’s a honorable fighter and wants a way out. Good video

[@Officialdemon72]

I think axel is set up to join Johnny because wolf is his villain to defeat so I think Johnny will bond with axel at some point

[@GoofyVirginian630]

we could see a repeat of what happened at the beginning of KK2, where Sensei Wolf is upset with Axel and chokes him but Johnny saves him

[@GothamKnight84661]

Axel is the Ivan Drago to Miguel's Rocky Balboa.

[@jrlikeshockeyandmetal]

Omg yes

[@D.Darkcaster]

It's more of robby but ok

[@VerseEditz5599]

@@D.Darkcasterno? Miguel is rocky not robby

[@zzzlow513]

@@D.Darkcasterrobby is apollo creed , kwon was like mr t cause of cockiness😅😅

[@damianespana9753]

I NOTICED THAT WHEN I FIRST SAW HIM

[@Oscar-z3d]

As someone has stated below Axel reminds me more of Viktor Drago instead of Ivan Drago. Both trained under harsh conditions are more skillfully trained and have an intimidating character within themselves.

[@dragonfire4527]

Kind of, while Ivan Drago was a strict teacher to Viktor Drago, Ivan Drago loved his son more than anything (including the love and respect of his fellow Russians) as Viktor points out, the Soviet Union and his now ex-wife left him. Sensei Wolf on the other hand, doesn't really care about Axel outside of his fighting abilities and being his current champion; in stark contrast to John Kreese whom does care about Johnny (albeit in a twisted way until he realizes that Johnny is his enemy) and Mr. Miyagi whom saw Daniel like the son he never had.

[@jrlikeshockeyandmetal]

Axel is like the terminator and Ivan drago

[@JeremiasOrtega-nv7gf]

Hes more like ivan drago

[@Oscar-z3d]

Ivan Drago got trained by the Terminator himself 🗿

[@islefinkonnit2738]

After watching [a certain reaction channel] mock Cobra Kai, its characters and legacy, it's refreshing to know that there are channels like Stryfe who enjoy this show *unironically* and take it for what it is: an extension of (and love-letter to) the Karate Kid legacy. Seriously, I'm tired of hearing "it's just karate, bro! Why is Daniel so obsessed with Mr. Miyagi?" Stryfe, thank you for sharing with us that you have experienced being ab*sed and I'm glad you're in a better chapter in your life. As someone in their 30s, I can tell you that I've experienced the same thing. In fact, Robby and I have 1:1, the exact same upbringing. I mean 1:1 exactly. Only, my father isn't sorry, my mother never changed her life, my legal guardians hurt me worse, I had to survive on my own at 18, and I never had a "Daniel LaRusso" to teach me structure and discipline. It's why I love Robby and his journey, why I love Cobra Kai so much and why it resonates with me to my core: it takes these subjects and explores them in a mature, optimistic and sometimes comedic light (without it coming across as insensitive). Cobra Kai has even taught me to control my anger when I think about my ab*sers, to stand up for myself, to set boundaries, and it's making me seriously consider martial arts. I never intended on writing such a long comment. I just love this show so much! It has so many good lessons, exhilarating choreography, a strong "found family" storyline (God, I can't praise that enough) and a bangin' OST by Leo and Zach. Watching the production value of this show increase, is fascinating also. I'm looking forward to your next video, Stryfe!

[@ChampionProductionsYT]

People compare Axel to Ivan Drago, but he's really more like Viktor Drago

[@Oscar-z3d]

What I kept saying, both got abused and they're not on performance enhancements.

[@SpecHawk35]

Yeah I was very wrong in my prediction when I predicted Kwon would be as dangerous as Drago. That theory is out the window considering Axel is the most Ivan Drago like character we’ve seen on the show.

[@Kennyisdarkvanilla]

I love about what the writers are doing with Axel. In Karate Kid, we didn’t get Johnny’s backstory so everyone assumed he was a bully and an asshole, and we all wanted Daniel to destroy. With Axel, if they didn’t show the sensei Wolf scene or the bruises on his back, we’d all assume he’s basically Ivan Drago who creeps in Sam. We see those scenes right away and we all feel bad for him. He’s the first character where I want Miguel to beat him, but I want him to have a redemption arc. Like Johnny saves him from Wolf and he joins Johnny’s dojo. And maybe him and Zara will hook up after they turn on Wolf.

[@cindyspangler3982]

I love Axel. The poor guy is abused into being what he seems to be. What he really is, is just a quiet, strong, nice guy. I doubt he's ever been allowed to even talk to a girl, and had no idea how to behave when Sam was just being nice to him. He told Sam he's traveled aroun the world. Probably has no family...I'm betting he somehow does change dojo's and comes to America somehow. Maybe with Chozen or Daniel.

[@chrisowens8430]

Based off of the last name I was thinking that Axel was either like Serbian or Croatian or something akin to that. That would also explain his like ginormous height too then

[@AMG-ko3gt]

Someone commented in another video somewhere that Axel is like the Alex Pereira of Cobra Kai lol. Axel Pereira 😂 But unlike Axel, Alex isn't really the jealous type. He's more stoic and chama. 🗿

[@Deity_devil]

Unc really got mad because he met a girl for like 5 minutes and gets upset she has bf Worst part about it is that she’s going to America in like a week also 😭

[@bnuuy648]

"Unc"💀 Isn't bro like 19?

[@target9180]

​@@bnuuy648Axel is 19

[@zacharymcvicker5820]

3:49 So so so much respect for sharing that. I’m sorry to hear that you endured this, but I am so fucking proud of you for making it so damn far in spite of that downright travesty. Keep on trucking, my man!

[@badanhb9791]

Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2 is setting up a big fight for Miguel, similar to Part 1 with Kwon. Once Part 3 releases, Miguel and Johnny are going to possibly rejoin and lead Cobra Kai to battle Iron Dragons dojo in All Valley Arena which is set right after Kwon's death and the possible withdrawal of Kreese & Kim from Sekai Tekai

[@roderick8167]

Axel is like a mix of Ivan Drago and The Terminator, he is a unstoppable monster and so far no one has managed to get a solid hit on this guy

[@jayvin7110]

I think Wolfe will hurt axel after the tournament like kreese did w Johnny and Johnny will have his miyagi moment n save him

[@sebastianpetit-home531]

I do blame axel some what for Kwons death because he indirectly started the brawl by pushing Robby

[@andrewmarsjr9879]

I love axel he's a good kid he's just being abused

[@RKO_000]

The only way Miguel is going to beat Axel is by plot armor.

[@tylerjapal5607]

Axel is literally Sean with karate training. Such a W take Stryfe.

[@letzgopedro6449]

He’s basically similar to Knuckles from Sonic 2

[@patrickmcgavin2245]

I'm just speculating, if axel does stand up to sensi wolf, it will probably be after he loses a fight. Then sensi wolf will be furious start to abuse him. Then sam will step in, wolf will attack her, then Axel will put wolf in his place. I'm also curious about what happened to sensi wolf. After the brawl stopped, he was the only one we didn't see. Of course there's going to be an investigation to who brought the knife into the building. If they discover it was kreese, they're going to kick them out of the tournament.

[@chrisbach1533]

All true. We are all speculating, but I wouldnt be surprised if Wolff is the ultimate bad guy in the end, not Sunyung, Daeun, Kreese and Silver what so many fans think. The way how strong Wolff is (fought Daniel and Johnny in a 1 vs 2 and still had the upperhand) and how he mistreads his student Axel, the guy seems to be more evil then all others. And it looks like he didnt care about Kwon s fate. He is ice-cold and killer. He almost killed that guy in the cage fight with a kick to the heart.

[@Johnadams20760]

i don't see how axel would be able to do much to wolf despite his skill strenght and size, wolf ia an adult and probably rivals chozen in ability

[@chrisbach1533]

@@Johnadams20760 Since you mentioned Chozen: Yes I agree. I know some ppl say Johnny will beat Wolff in the Sekai in a tiebreaker or so, but imo he can only beat him in a point sport fight, not in a street fight. Wolff fought Daniel and Johnny in a 1 vs 2 and still had the upperhand. If I have to guess, I think Chozen is the only guy who can beat Wolff in a no rule fight. Only so much: The scroll technique in Miyagi-Do which was introduced in Season 3 wasnt used yet. And if you translate it, it means something like: _"...roar to stop the heart of the dragon"_ or something like that, and I wouldnt be surprised if "heart of the dragon" is a hint to the Iron Dragons, and Chozen will kill Wolff in the end with this techniqiue.

[@Johnadams20760]

@@chrisbach1533 agreed

[@chrisbach1533]

@@Johnadams20760 Nice :). I could go more into detail with a bigger text, but in a short version I have a suspicion Silver hired the wrong guy. Wolff speaks fluis Spanish, Catalan and Chinese, so he is maybe of mixed blood. The guy Mr Miyagi killed was Claramunt, that was his name. I checked a bit and found out this name has his roots in Spain, and you find if often in Catalonia. The capitol city of Catalonia is Barcelona, and remember how Wolff told Johnny how Barcelona is pronnounced correctly, and he seems to be a bit obsessed ppl pronnounce it correctly. I would not be surprised if Wolff gave Silver the old list of the tournament which Silver gifted to Daniel. But not because of a coincidence, but Wolff kept the list since this Claramunt was his grandfather or so, and now he is out for revenge on the Miyagi name. Maybe not exactly like that, but something like that. It would make sense Wolff kepet this old paper if he is connected to Claramunt, and of course when Silver told him he wants to humilate Miyagi-Do, of course Wolff would realize Miyagi is the name of the guy who killed his relative back in the day. Then he had about 3 months time to do some research about Johnny and the others.

[@chrisbach1533]

Exellent video! Sorry to hear you are a former victim of abuse :(! I wish today things have changed positive! Maybe someone already mentioned it: His actor Patrick Luwis said to "Cobra Kai Nation", the producers spoke about Croatia or just "Slavic". 100% for sure he is from the Balkans not Russia, Patrick pointed that out. And the given name Axel has his origins in Sweden. So I guess Axel s father is from Croatia and his mother from Sweden. Sweden would match since Dolph Lundgren is from there too, and Patrick also said the haircut was a bit similar to Drago, and he dyied his hairs a bit blond, not light blond like Ivan Drago, but a bit lighter blond. And you are so right about Sam! She was maybe the first person ever to make him feel like a human, and not like a robot. Maybe his parents died early in a war, the Balkans were full of wars in the late 90s and early 2000s when he was born (I guess around 2002 like the others). And maybe he grew up alone.

[@foxos7776]

That time Drago got isekaid into cobra Kai

[@ChristopherCapersJones]

As a former victim of abuse, I can relate. I hope you're doing okay.

[@YayoHernandez-b1j]

I'm being honest. This kid is like I've been Drago but the worst version of him. No drugs, just fighting to be stronger.

[@Oscar-z3d]

So similar like his son, Viktor Drago

[@rpesik]

Axel's left hand tend to lower down, making his left part of his head vulnerable.

[@Swavae]

Axel killed Kwon(ik it's Kwon fault) but he needs to be dealt with

[@Oscar-z3d]

I dont think Axel is gonna face repercussions I think he'll just state that it was self defense and bring in the abuse he endured by Sensei Wolf to gain sympathy points.

[@rexydruk]

they are noting alike dragon and alex..,.,..,,.drago would never ever tolerate any kind of abuse.,.,well maybe only that they dont let him speak during press conferences.,.,.,drago during rocky 4 never hesitated about anything and never got distracted....drago fears nothing. and alex fears sensei wolf

[@TheeDarkHAWK]

I feel like Shawn could stand a chance against Axel if he had karate experience seeing that he already has street brawl experience and was holding his own against Robby and Miguel.

[@Baby-oh4xq]

Regarding Axel's arc, I would say that Kwon's death would definitely get to him in Part 3. He can't think straight, so Robby and Miguel will be able to land some hits on him. Maybe even defeat him. But also hoping he will wise up and ditch Wolf, as well as make peace with Sam. Boy deserves a lot better.

[@jarrodclark2004]

Are you gonna do a video on Zara Malek?

[@kairasendo1175]

Axel quickly became a favorite of mine. He's basically the Jiren of this show where it's hard to hit him and even if you do, like Yoon showed, it will barely do anything. He also just seems like a fundamentally decent dude. The rest of the teen antagonists would've gotten pissed off at Sam when she declined the kiss. Axel was respectful of it and backed off the moment she said no. His beef with Miguel is my only issue with him, I hope they can work it out in the next part, like Robby, I think he and Axel could work well off each other. Also not only doe Wolf make him freeze up, but you can see Axel flinch every time he moves, like he just expects to get slapped every time he does anything.

[@seannewlin2373]

If Miguel can find peace with Robby and Kyler, I have every confidence he can make peace with Axel.

[@Tydaakid_EditsYT]

Axel is so cool

[@philipcancilla]

Axel is going to get destroy by Miguel in pt 3 Miguel will be ready and will win the sekai tekai og cobras i hope we get sam and daniel chosen and johnny brings bac his cobra kai wit them in it and ofc miguel and hawk

[@michaelb3927]

Obviously his left side is weak (his face specifically) Wolf was trying to beat him into protecting it… hopefully Sam tells Robby or Miguel so they fan smash him… I’m hoping they show he’s not misunderstood and a poor abused puppy, but an actual piece of shit and she’s like “blast this dude on the left side of his face “ lol

[@jackmarston927]

So does Wolf only train Axel that way? Zara is also an unbeatable champion but she seems much better adjusted. I would assume that Wolf doesn't abuse her the way he does Axel.

[@QuietRiot3991]

Given what we know about Zara as a person so far, I'd say she's probably right in her element with a sensei like Wolf. Ergo, Wolf likely doesn't need to abuse her cause her mind is already cut from the same cloth.

[@KoltenNguyen]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Silver just paid for a world champion, considering the fact that Zara has already been established as the “Martial arts Queen” online, and that Wolf has only had his dojo back for so long, she’s probably transferred Also makes sense considering in real life she’s a multi-time taekwondo world champion and the youngest ever to do it

[@TheHaas123]

Probably only Axel. He’s groomed Axel since a kid while Zara is just bought.

[@mysticranger6894]

Wait if Axel is a defending sekai takei champ from previous year, then why is his iron dragon dojo struggling? Isnt the sekai tekai some big deal that leads to made money and sponsorships etc and prob more eyes and membership???

[@manuellim6284]

I hate when Axel breaks Robbys knee in part 3

[@damianespana9753]

Axel is so awesome

[@rpesik]

Axel is like Jhonny and his sensei is like Kreese

[@KyngzD3ad]

Finally someone said it

[@7aemr]

bro got the tism

[@moremoney718]

I felt bad for mentally started shit with Miguel now it’s up and he gotta fall

[@ericklopez-castro3500]

Do a video of Zara during part 2 she’s is extremely jealous of Tory.

[@burnikshrapnel]

Looks like an incredibly compassionate guy who was weaned on abuse.

[@damianespana9753]

He is likely ivan drago but with more emotions and sympathy

[@ankito1129]

I like Axel. He's obviously a good kid. I actually think he's going to defect away from Iron Dragons and join Johnny, Daniel and Chosen.

[@timgersh6787]

yea my netflix ran out and i dont wana pay for another year for this show. I dont understand how it works because Kreese killed several people and then broke out of Prison so how is he going to cali and also how was he not arrested in Korea and Spain? Also they have all aided him so California is pretty liberal but still USA and subject to federal law so im pretty sure they gotta arrest everybody for aiding him if it goes back to California though they just deport everybody also Axel is Russian and what with Ukraine going on he and his whole team would not get entry

[@Johnnylawence1984]

Could axel beat johnny s1

[@imtiyazyasir23]

Axel (S6) vs Johnny (S1) Season 1 Johnny is literally a karate sensei, season 6 Axel is just a karate student, you can't compare senseis with students, senseis would mop the floor with students. Season 1 Johnny wins no-low diff

[@jasperion8655]

Is Axel's style Kyokushin?

[@shadowbarkspawn5711]

I see karate doesn’t have weight classes

[@angelaholmes8888]

I hope axel cut ties with wolf it's obvious he's a bad teacher

[@Oscar-z3d]

He's more than welcome to train at Miyagi Do, and hopefully Daniel can give him guidance. If he were to be with Johnny I'll feel like he's going to torment him even further.

[@cindyspangler3982]

I think it would be nice if Chozen took in Axel. Daniel and Johnny have families..Chozen needs a young person. Either stay in America or bring Axel to Okinawa with him.

[@Oscar-z3d]

How would that work if Kim Da Eun could still be in the picture with Chozen? Chances are she'll do the same to Axel same way she's been treating Tori. But Chozen would balance everything out, that's just my take.

[@mysticranger6894]

I find it funny how u just say their last name lol one moment then first name next moment

[@nicholausbell2749]

0:15 what does that make kwon then? An Asian Clubber Lang?

[@UltimateN.]

He is Ivan Drago and Jiren The Gray combined. We gonna need Miguel to channel his Rocky Goku mode to beat him.

[@fijiunlimited4503]

Yeah, I was wondering what country Iron Dragons was representing... Maybe Ukraine or something...

[@xlinkkaisaintsrow2365]

China

[@brianstiles1701]

Just to be a Rocky lore nerd for a sec, Drago was Ukrainian. At the time Ukraine was part of the USSR so they got lumped in with "Russians."

[@DynastyZwarrior90]

Ivan was Russian, his son was Ukrainian. He even says to Rocky ''because of you I lose everything, country, respect''. During Creed vs Viktor 2 I think someone mentioned that Drago is back in his home or something.

[@Stanley-e1g]

He's just lost that's all

[@Trazisdiff]

Firstv

[@itachi-i8h1t]

I prefer Axel and sam over sam and Miguel