Why Miguel Is The Chosen One - Character Analysis/Theory

[@StryfetheWarrior]

UPDATED SEASON 4 AND 5 MIGUEL VIDEO ➧ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKu9m4OglLeChdk THANK YOU FOR 4K SUBS! Apologize for my voice sounding different in this one; recorded this while I was at the height of sore throat/COVID. As of today a lot better than I was a week ago, but uploads still may be a bit slower until I'm 100%. Remember to show mercy in the comments, keep all discussions civil, and please do not insult/disrespect anybody.

[@shahanahsan05]

Congrats my man,nobody but u deserve it Ur channel was always great

[@EntertainmentMan132]

No worries, it was a great video. Hope you reach 100% soon!

[@danwarner7816]

Yeh it's true miguel may be only one to have mastered both techniques from both dojos as of season 4. The same can also be said for eli aka. Hawk and robby as of cobra kai

[@okarathesaiyanemperor3582]

This was such a great video

[@okarathesaiyanemperor3582]

Most of the comparisons of Daniel with miyagi is with miguel and johnny. Like Ur video that johnny was more like miyagi

[@OgreDLink]

I think Miyagi would respect the man Johnny's trying to become

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed. Miyagi knew that Johnny wasn't inherently evil; he knew that the problem was always Kreese's attitude and teachings.

[@samuelsalazar1976]

Agree Mr Miyagi also knew Johnny wasn’t evil. Johnny was only a guy with a lot of demon’s.

[@mbc007]

@@StryfetheWarrior "There's no bad student. There's only a bad teacher."

[@doughnutbros4169]

Fax

[@thatonedudegames]

If Miyagi was still around in the show he would've given Johnny some kind of advice during Miguel's coma. Maybe even a training scene to defeat Kreese

[@albernjimenez5910]

We not gonna talk about how Johnny cured Miguel’s asthma

[@omololababatunde9034]

He like Mr Miyagi,healing Daniel leg before final in KK1

[@hinshinimpacto4620]

I wish Johnny could do that for me

[@palabrajot505]

@@hinshinimpacto4620 QUIET!!!

[@DRAKE-ss7zq]

@@palabrajot505 LMFAOOO

[@BruhBruh-ww7hn]

B r u h

[@justanotherguy8588]

Miguel has always been the Chosen one. He fought his way through almost dying. He fought the Coma. He kept fighting to show his loyalty to Johnny. He fought Kyler even after coming out of a wheel chair. He still fought even after what had happened to him in the Halloween party. Miguel is the character that shows that with hard work, loyalty, knowledge between mercy and honour and the power to make things just and fair is the certain qualities of a true champion. As much as I love Hawk the most, Miguel will always be the greatest character in my heart.

[@blossom6142]

Yessss he’s so great

[@alishbamahab-rehman2670]

exactly It was susposed to be ovb

[@shahfarrdeenislam6896]

I mean he has the main character power

[@jyoder1]

That's right! He "Died and Resurrected".

[@justanotherguy8588]

@@shahfarrdeenislam6896 he use to be the irrelevant kid that Johnny didn’t care about in his neighbourhood.

[@alexvaughan1013]

Hawk: Offense Demetri: Defense Miguel: Balance This is why the OG trio gotta stick together!

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@cohenchisholm163]

No the OG trio is Demetri: Defense Eli: Offense Miguel: Balanced

[@baderabusuliman7152]

QUIET!!!! you only talk when spoken to is that understood

[@SeraphtheBeast5302]

@@cohenchisholm163 QUIET!! THE OG TRIO IS : Miguel:balance Hawk:offense Demetri:defence

[@cohenchisholm163]

@@SeraphtheBeast5302 Eli

[@shahanahsan05]

He’s basically a younger not a maniac Daniel but he’s also a Young Johnny and a flawed hero like him

[@shahanahsan05]

@Kyle Levi true,but Daniel always felt like a d...,I mean so did Johnny but like Miguel is just amazingly well written and well placed,I would say the same thing for Robbie

[@BruhBruh-ww7hn]

Yes

[@jonestraloma]

Miguel is easily the most relatable character in the whole franchise.

[@AllanElMelon1043]

Miguel, is Daniel-San, but if he joined Cobra Kai.

[@jonestraloma]

@@AllanElMelon1043 I disagree only because Johnny’s Cobra Kai is much different than Kreese’s.

[@carsonthelad3870]

Miguel is just trying to do his best and that's why he is my favorite character

[@lzyxmelooo6360]

Tbh without miguel Hawk is nothing

[@childishbambino2024]

@@lzyxmelooo6360 tbh hawk is probably the best friend Miguel has he’s loyal to him

[@childishbambino2024]

@RoMeDS44 hawk wouldn’t have even joined miyagi fang if Miguel hadn’t majorly disagreed with what he was doing this also makes me hate one thing about the season when kreese and cobra Kai confronted eagle fang at the park I don’t get why they had hawk step up to Miguel like that

[@lzyxmelooo6360]

@@childishbambino2024 Irl either but they almost broke their Bestfriend shio but he feel bad for demetri and he cant stand for them so

[@lzyxmelooo6360]

@@childishbambino2024 That's because of kreese Miguel is the chosen one so hawk cant defeat miguel

[@oddfreaks6452]

“Miguel had a very rough day at school.” Yeah, things really fell hard.

[@fernandozelaya7298]

“rough day” bro got put into a coma

[@WongTonNoodle]

he got railed :/

[@ericgary9316]

@Odd Freaks You win...😂😂😂

[@alanvalencia8585]

Lmao

[@ProjektTaku]

Miguel:am I a joke to you?

[@soulsilvergamer5225]

Miguel legit has the most interesting arc

[@ProjektTaku]

I think robby has the most interesting arc

[@studiohillbily8940]

@@ProjektTaku same, robby seems more interesting to me.

[@711-o9p]

@projekt taku Robby is better as a villain yes since he was the most boring good guy ever Miguel at least has personality but I say hawks is the best arc even though his redemption was a little late Miguel still the best though

[@davidcarty7584]

@@studiohillbily8940 nah Robby is to much a tool

[@tabifiedler6944]

I love Miguel’s arc! I think Sam has an interesting one as well.

[@christiangarcia5924]

Johnny did a good job teaching Miguel. Dude is strong as fuck but knows how to use mercy and not let winning cloud his judgement. He’s the best of both Johnny and Daniel.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@agnikaineverdies7646]

He’s actually pretty weak, Rhea had his hands full with Kyler and would have lost if not for plot

[@N4LET]

@@agnikaineverdies7646 weak..? the dude jus came out of a coma and learned how to walk again wdf. He's nowhere near his best or even half his best and still managed to beat kyler. Also saying "would have lost if not for plot" doesn't make sense. If there was no plot rHeA would of never been crippled in the first place

[@saileshnaidu8102]

@@agnikaineverdies7646 nah, my man is the strongest

[@Roachiscomingforyou]

yes, and he respects Daniel as well, as in karate kid, (the first one) Johnny was hesitant to fight and “finish” Daniel, because his sensei wanted him to during the tournament. So Johnny has a warm heart too, just a wrong sensei.

[@rantnhnaketon]

Miguel brought out the best in both Johnny and Hawk

[@Ethanfr]

I love this comment

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed

[@camdengoodburn2982]

Ok

[@macdaraoraghallaigh7343]

I mean, arguably it was Demetri (with a little bit of unplanned help from Kreese) who brought out the best in Hawk

[@brookeamy09]

Miguel reminds me of Mr. Miyagi in a lot of ways. Out of all the characters in the show, he’s shown the most balance both personality wise and when it comes to karate. Although they aren’t super similar, they share some of the same qualities for sure.

[@chrisrobinson407]

Life and karate are about balance...they are both different, but same....lol sorry just had to

[@Basedbrawler]

I agree. And believe it or not I think Johnny has more traits of Miyagi(when it comes to teaching) than Daniel. Daniel has the techniques, but Johnny has the motive/personality

[@mooingsage8138]

@@Basedbrawler how did Johnny had the personality, first of all Daniel had the personality thats why he became a millionaire from a boy to reseda to a millionaire meanwhile Johnny's life turned upside down

[@codo8584]

@@mooingsage8138 And that didn't happen to Miyagi? Miyagi wasn't rich, his business failed

[@mooingsage8138]

@@codo8584 I'm not talking about Mr. Miyagi, I'm talking about Daniel Larusso

[@skylerloggins4902]

Miguel is such a badass combination of Daniel and Johnny ! He is definitely the chosen one.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

I think so!

[@ratamahatta5306]

just wanna say that miguel is a really likable character

[@StryfetheWarrior]

I think so too!

[@fritz5940]

I agree and i also like hawk’s transformation

[@Jonathan-ek7ky]

@original noon Do it you got it

[@LuhCremeGod]

Not in S3

[@nisircortez458]

Team Robby

[@snmstuidos7876]

I think that miguel is on the same journey as Mr miyagi

[@Papa-lp1so]

But Miyagi had to fight everyday of his life physically and life when he said in karate kid

[@Jordan_474]

Maybe he is Miyagi and he went back in time

[@4LP3E]

no johnny has the same journey as mr miyagi.

[@Balinux]

@Alfie Roberts His early life, not all of it...

[@Papa-lp1so]

@Alfie Roberts during wars and didnt alwayd he had the cobra kai way in him and the miyagi do in him

[@user-he3dt3um5h]

Stryfe: Miyagi healed Daniel Subtitles: miyagi killed daniel

[@ProjektTaku]

man I can't believe mr.miyagi killed daniel

[@user-he3dt3um5h]

projekt taku literally not pog of him

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Yeah I need to manually adjust these subtitles lmao.

[@ProjektTaku]

@@user-he3dt3um5h so not poggers

[@aedanstanley8642]

@@ProjektTaku no poggies

[@benman92]

Miguel got mad at johnny in a similar way to how daniel got mad at mr miyagi in kk3

[@thechosenone_jvr]

Kk3 ck 3

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Good catch!

[@benman92]

@@StryfetheWarrior thanks

[@trevinodude]

If Miguel gets close to both Johnny and Daniel... then not only will he become a much greater fighter than before... but he might also be the most stable of the heroes after this whole thing is said and done.... in a way... Miguel will have gained two ‘Mr. Miyagi’s’ that while different in terms of personality and philosophies... can mix Miguel into a different person altogether than either of them. With Daniel’s more honor based thinking and Johnny’s more tough guy based thinking... in an interesting way... might combine to make Miguel more like Mr. Miyagi than either of them... because if you combine both of their philosophies together... you get what Mr. Miyagi said in The Next Karate Kid... “If must fight.... win.”

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Well said!

[@newdork4202]

Means miggy gotta be a war hero too then

[@hakaidagoat]

​@@newdork4202bro 💀💀💀

[@Good_Boy_3000]

I think that the nerd trio is a reflection of Daniel and Johnny. Dimitri was the worst Daniel; comfortable with fighting bullies on another level, via running their mouth and acting like they are cool when they clearly aren't. Eli(Hawk) is obviously Johnny, turning from a ashamed nerd with a scar from a cleft lip surgery from birth, to a confident guy, then to a bully. He is the downfall of Johnny. Miguel is the best of both worlds, not flawless, but the best character in terms of character.

[@rickyleahey9286]

Robbie is both Daniel and Johnny also. This Robbie vs Miguel thing is just beginning. I bet Kreese is calling for military prep students as new recruits and makes a brutal team lead by Robbie and Tory. While Johnny and Daniel struggle to work out their differences. The wait is already too long.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Well said, I can see that.

[@oiat]

Miguel is my absolute favorite. Even though he is young he has the most emotional intelligence out of everyone in the show.

[@rickyleahey9286]

That's easy when you're 24 playing a 16 year old. The characters don't write the scripts lol

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Xolo has always been his character's age (for the most part). He just turned 19 IIRC, I know he was 17/16 when filming Season 1

[@elongtusk2567]

@@rickyleahey9286 He was 15 when shooting season 1 and just now turned 19. What the hell are you talking about?

[@Anonymous-bm6mv]

@@rickyleahey9286 you don’t even know what you’re talking about, STFU 😂😂😂

[@rickyleahey9286]

@@Anonymous-bm6mv , I think it's pretty clear I do.

[@bkray26]

I was in a car crash. I lost my ability to walk and whilst in there I was diagnosed with both cancer of the spleen and that I was HIV positive. The injury also inflicted me with Epilepsy. 3 weeks later after doing Karate, I am pleased to say I have made a complete recovery.

[@ricerssuckbro5866]

Congrats bro 🥳

[@sdxmzn]

True Fighter

[@misguidedkpopper8674]

You are the True Chosen One. Miguel who.

[@thejudgeandtheexecutioner7062]

Kyler: I'm strong af You were tryna beat up a teen who just healed from being crippled and still lose. Your definitely strong

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Got em

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

Kreese: You couldn't even beat a crippled kid?

[@huntercheadle2679]

Honestly I feel like even Kreese would be like: Bruh you weak. OUT!!!! GET!!!!!

[@godfather4377]

Kyler is such a pathetic character. He picked Miguel knowing he was hobbled, thinking he'd win. So glad Miguel wasted that loser. A healthy Miguel, he wouldn't even have gone near him. Such a coward.

[@sunwukong3108]

Miguel is one of the most actually normal people in the show (Almost) Everyone else is kinda crazy

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed, Miguel is definitely more grounded than most people.

[@toribiogubert7729]

Only Amanda LaRusso and Carmen are more normal than him XD

[@alexvaughan1013]

Maybe everyone's just crazy in the valley!

[@SahilArja]

Your wrong it’s not Carmen Carmen is crazy the other most normal person is Miguel’s grandmother

[@GabesEdtiz]

@@SahilArja how is Carmen crazy?

[@PGHDude]

I think Miguel is the flagship character of Cobra Kai when it comes to the kids' side of things. He is the strongest character, has almost as much character building in him as Hawk does, and he's just the most lovable of the characters in so many ways. Even when Miguel was on the "dark path" he was still lovable. He's also cooler headed than both Johnny and Daniel. He has the best combination of calm, aggression, technique, and power.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@Kevin-fj3ff]

i think johhny is the strongest but he is 4th i feel like of everyone behin daniel kreese and johhny

[@Kevin-fj3ff]

he is not cooler headed than daniel tho

[@triggatrey2112]

@@Kevin-fj3ff He said for the “kids” , of course Daniel Kreese and Johnny are stronger then him right now.

[@cjscjsj]

The way I see it the reason Miguel had beef with Robby is because Sam and Robby were flirting at dinner, Miguel didn’t like how he was pinning his girl

[@awesome8831]

They weren't flirting at dinner, they were just talking lol.

[@jaxonwoods8181]

@@awesome8831 Sam wasn't, but Robby certainly was. He, like Miguel, was smitten by Sam the moment he laid eyes on her - in Robby's case, walking in on her sunbathing.

[@morganf1968]

@@jaxonwoods8181 yess that’s why Sam didn’t understand why Miguel was upset in the first place but a dude can sense when another guy likes there girlfriend and vice versa

[@jonathanmichael3609]

Robby is a dick.

[@robp.3920]

If not Sam, both Miguel and Robby wouldn't beef. She made a lot of bad moves.

[@rajikage3098]

Such a likeable protagonist

[@StryfetheWarrior]

You definitely want to root for him!

[@-infinity-888]

I feel like Robby and Tory will get together in season 4

[@StryfetheWarrior]

I can see that.

[@kanishkbisen2339]

Yep

[@EliteDestroyer-xs2ys]

Yep definitely they're both down a pretty dark path and they are really similar if u think about it for a minute how they both first handedly raised themselves and much more similarities

[@jayslat_1803]

I hope they do so he can stay off Miguel girl

[@tristanmireles8994]

@@jayslat_1803 Yeah Miguel and Sam just need to be together and not be bothered and I’m glad their back together so they don’t have to act like they like Tory and Robby

[@charliperez8588]

Watching Miguel escape paralysis was beautiful

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Very inspiring imo

[@JnGArtimation]

I still find it inevitable that Robbie and Miguel being in the finals albeit on opposite ends now. But I also predict Kyler's gonna face Hawk or Demitri. Hawk would be out of revenge towards Bruck, if any. But, still. Kyler couldn't beat Miguel at his mediocre and he lost to Miguel at his worst. I'd say "give up" at this point. Kinda want to see Chris, Mitch, Bert, and Nathaniel get some spotlight as well. Also, funny note in Season 3. When Johnny slapped the books out of that kid's hands, a scene later, that same kid is at the Eagle Fang Dojo. I thought that was funny. Anywho, I always thought that of Miguel being basically this combination of Johnny meets Daniel

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Lmao yeah that book scene was funny

[@MykeGG]

Literally 3 movie references in a single video Star Wars Avengers: Infinity War Karate Kid (duh)

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Got em

[@MykeGG]

@@StryfetheWarrior yes. Yes you did :D

[@chasemantkd]

I have no idea why but Johnny yelling QUIET has to be one of my favorite things in the show.

[@rylandmcclelland876]

Next he’ll get a movie and become a sensei

[@AdrianNiknam]

that would be cool and the film would be called eagle fang

[@averagechadlegionary5824]

I hope not I hate that name lol I doesn’t make sense

[@rylandmcclelland876]

@@averagechadlegionary5824 but wpic

[@pirate4238]

Imagine in the future there will be a series called Eagle Fang ang its Miguel as Sensei or Senuor fighter with more recuits. And then more karate.

[@rylandmcclelland876]

@@pirate4238 more dojo rhat rival and stuff XD

[@MrBubbleBeam165]

Miguel is Johnny with a positive teacher and someone who's learned lessons for life in a short time where it took Johnny 20+ years to learn. He's on the path to becoming Johnny 2.0. Which is why they have the line about "I think you could become even better than me."

[@StryfetheWarrior]

I can see that!

[@MrJoker-rv2cy]

Why is no one talking about the fact that Miguel still beated Kyler even tho Miguel is not even at full strength. Miguel also did a lit flip even when he's not even 100 percent yet. That's a true champ right there

[@vexteck6412]

Miguel just being like "This isn't even 10% of my true power!"

[@rickeymoxley1420]

Miguel is a classic Mary Sue character. Miggy Sue is a character of piss poor lazy amateur writing. Miggy Sue is a chicken legged awkward uncoordinated nerd that can’t do a single push up. Then 3 months karate training beats up all the school jocks/bullies simultaneously. He just learns to walk but takes 23 hard punches from Kyler a bigger far stronger more natural athlete while getting thrown hard on his surgically repaired back then knocks Kyler out one punch 😂 very stupid

[@MrJoker-rv2cy]

@@rickeymoxley1420 during the lunch fight it took Miguel only a few hits to beat Kyler. During the LaRusso house fight Kyler hit Miguel so much but Miguel didn't even get knocked, Miguel got motivated and defeated him in just a few hits again. That's a real champ

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Miguel is dope

[@ronharris8088]

Exactly Miguel gonna be good as miyagi when he's older.

[@lisabarrett211]

Miguel is great person the way he befriend Johnny and the way he stand up for Sam when she. Was pick on at the school? And it was sad in series 3 when he have on feeling in his legs

[@ProjektTaku]

I like robby more

[@lisabarrett211]

@@ProjektTaku thank you (I love them both they nice guys)

[@lifeewithEden]

@@ProjektTaku Robby kicked him on the stairs LMAO HOW

[@Peter-yc3lr]

Godzilla had a stroke reading this and fucking died

[@lifeewithEden]

@@Peter-yc3lr how my spellings as perfect. Come up with another one buddy LMAO

[@kevingallagher1997]

Even tho Miguel Diaz is a good kiddo because he's been pretty much being the main character

[@yosifalhasil559]

Not just that Miguel is the balance between miyagi do and cobra kai good but tough when he needs to He is eagle 🦅 fang now

[@insanboi4590]

Who gets more screen time? Miguel? Or Johnny/Daniel?

[@argamer3314]

@@insanboi4590 idk I would say its "balanced" :)

[@rickeymoxley1420]

@@yosifalhasil559 Miguel is a classic Mary Sue character. Miggy Sue is a character of piss poor lazy amateur writing. Miggy Sue is a chicken legged awkward uncoordinated nerd that can’t do a single push up. Always in the right. Then 3 months karate training beats up all the school jocks/bullies simultaneously. He just learns to walk but takes 23 hard punches from Kyler a bigger far stronger more natural athlete while getting thrown hard on his surgically repaired back then knocks Kyler out one punch 😂 very stupid

[@yosifalhasil559]

@@rickeymoxley1420 what do you mean Mary Sue?

[@EntertainmentMan132]

I was so proud of and happy for Miguel by the end of season 3, and I can't wait to see where he goes in season 4.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@saileshnaidu8102]

Miguel is the definition of a true champion and a badass. Simple reason why he's my favorite character

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@Codyflom]

Hey there Team Miguel diaz from eagle fang my eagle friend now💪🔥🤩🙌👍🙏

[@Sir_Quaxolotl]

I think Miguel was one of the most interesting characters in all of television and one of the best fighters for the sole reasons that he picked up the karate moves shown to him when he only saw it once

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed

[@lgdasilva5989]

Miguel is a mix of both Daniel and Johnny. It’s like he has both personalities balanced. I believe that he is the chosen one.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@lHeartApple]

So far Miguel seems to be best character in the show. Bringing balance to both Johnny and Daniel.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@Kevin-fj3ff]

i feel like johhny is better he seems more like a real person who does not have the best life miguel his life is pretty perfect only with that injury or accident but he is ok sp

[@triggatrey2112]

@@Kevin-fj3ff How is Miguel’s life perfect? He was being bullied relentlessly and his family was (and still is) living in poverty. Had it not been for Johnny, he’d be in a pretty bad place.

[@Ja3dn]

Miguel: is the chosen one Chozen: your student disgrace me, I have been dishonored because of him!

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Daniel: Bro I thought we were good

[@stankygoomba1461]

Me: *Sees the thumbnail* Also me: "As all things should be"

[@JamesTyson9293]

I was confused at first but I get it now

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Haha, maybe did it a bit too intentionally.

[@tregarcia7262]

Aren’t, Robby and Miguel just quite the opposites of each other, Robby starts as a bully/thief and then learns the ways of balance from Daniel and becomes the target of “bullies”, and Miguel starts off the bullied but becomes the “bully” eventually, then it all exploded after the fight at school and they both slowly turn back into who they were at the beginning of season one all while still mastering karate from all different points of view and life lessons through their old and new teachers

[@StryfetheWarrior]

I've always said they were two sides of the same coin.

[@saileshnaidu8102]

3 years later, after Kreese has been defeated. Danial and Johnny are inside for some coffee. Robby and Miguel are sitting by the pool. Robby: yo, remember the time you tried to snap by arm in half. Miguel:and the time u tried to kill me. Both: yea those were the good timed

[@StryfetheWarrior]

LMAO

[@bluejaydude1284]

Stryfe: Ali with an "i" Subtitle: Alli with an eye

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Lmao I need to adjust these

[@georgevanrossem43]

Interesting theory and evaluation. I think Miguel is more restrained to making better decisions which is a key difference between Daniel and Johnny. Miguel has made numerous mistakes along the way which allows him to grow and nurture into a strong and capable fighter. I am hoping that when they continue revamping the series that many kids will understand the meaning of self defense and protest against bullying. Despite the hardships that many people face, you have to pick yourself back up and keep on fighting the good fight.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Well said! Thank you so much!

[@godfather4377]

Spot on. Miguel is the one. And his training combined with Daniel and Johnny will make him unstoppable.

[@calmmonk5351]

Miguel, Johnny, & Daniel never had a father or lost a father that’s a huge similarity

[@StryfetheWarrior]

True that!

[@Kevin-fj3ff]

only daniel got mr miyagi and miguel got johnny

[@milanmanforlife]

Finally someone actually realized that Miguel is the Chosen One of Cobra Kai, because of his perfect balance of all three of the dojos, that's why he's the best and most interesting character in Cobra Kai.

[@blossom6142]

I LOVE MIGUEL HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE HIM

[@angelmacias7818]

Miguel in season one: you sure about that

[@shy3805]

I love Miguel too, he is my favorite character before Johnny and Daniel.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@ronharris8088]

@@angelmacias7818 I still love Miguel even in his season 1 self.

[@Codyflom]

I love him so much

[@brodyarnick]

It’s gonna be Miguel vs Robby in the finals. Both are hybrids being trained by both cobra Kai and miyagi do. They both have the full extent of training they could have. Also tournament is different from the school battle so it’ll be close, becuase Robby was hurt and almost won in the first tournament

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed. Miguel and Robby are 1-1 so they need that last one to settle the best of 3.

[@X525Crossfire]

I honestly think Miguel and Robby face off in the semis, after Miguel had been injured in a previous round by Kyler with a cheap/illegal move (maybe a wrestling-style slam targeting Miguel's back); Robby will win their match by targeting Miguel's injury like was done to him last year. That will set up Sam vs. Robby in the finals - a LaRusso versus a Lawrence, for the soul of the valley. Edit: I don't mind S4 rendering this prediction null and void.

[@X525Crossfire]

@@StryfetheWarrior Eh. Miguel actually won the second fight since he had Robby pinned. Robby just threw a cheap shot after the fact.

[@517127]

@@StryfetheWarrior for me it's more 2-0 to Miguel, since he won and stopped, only then he is injured

[@cookie-rd1zh]

Nope Miguel got injured and then went to find his father which I honestly agree with it this is how Miguel will find balance just like hawk did with hawk finding a way to blend hawk and Eli into one personality but for Miguel it's dealing with his issues with his father and mending his relation ship with Johnny I love what they are doing with theses characters Miguel will be a hybrid of both styles like hawk and Robby as he was the one who first began to understand the core principles of miyagi do when eagle fang was training with Daniel . In my opinion Miguel is still the best as he was able to hold his own with and almost defeat an enlightened Eli who was shown to be better than Robby only losing because his back was hurt and as he told Sam he didn't know who he was fighting for anymore Miguel is the first cobra kai and has shown himself to be a dedicated and powerful fighter his ark isnt complete yet his only obstacle is himself and his own self doubt about being good enough for Sam and wether Johnny cares about him once he deals with that he'll be unstoppable

[@ryanjrubio]

My dude...you did it again! Great recap, but more importantly, I think you nailed the character of Miguel. He’s Johnny’s disciple, absolutely, but has the ‘purity’ that we identify with Daniel from the first film, and is therefore a hybrid, as you said. It was very dark the way he was portrayed in Season 1 at the very end, because it was out of character for MIGUEL, but he follows Johnny’s teachings. Season 2 was different, because more and more, Miguel was becoming not only Johnny’s moral compass, which he’s really always been, but the moral compass of the whole show. Miguel maintained honor, which is what both Johnny and Daniel seek (the school fight at the end, mercy towards Robbie). He’s not perfect, of course, but he’s noble, loyal and honorable. The mishaps that happened along the way, Miguel hasn’t been blind to them or dismissed them - they’ve stayed with him and guide his path forward, and he voices those feelings when he’s conflicted. In Season 3, Miguel has righteous indignation towards Johnny initially, but we also know that he still looks to his sensei for direction, hence when Johnny, clumsily, attempts to assert control over Miguel regarding his legs, to which Miguel replies ‘Yes, sensei.’ Miguel’s heart and perseverance anchor the rest of Season 3. Humble, but believes in himself and his feelings. The City Council meeting was successful because of him (and Sam). Long rant, sorry...but your take on it is great and I really enjoyed it, and fully agree that he is ‘The Chosen One.’ Well done, yet again, brother! I very much look forward to your next analysis! ...he was name-checked...will we see Vidal again?

[@StryfetheWarrior]

No need to apologize, well said. Thank you so much! Maybe we could see Vidal again!

[@iceman_3825]

Does anyone else think that miyagido will be taught the defense and attack now that johnny is part of the miyagido? Daniel is defensive and johnny would be the attack. Since Daniel ran into chozen and learned the truth to miyagido being to defend and attack

[@shahanahsan05]

Even *OFFENSE* needs some *DEFENSE*

[@StryfetheWarrior]

That will be dope!

[@Kevin-fj3ff]

@@shahanahsan05 defense is more offense

[@jaymjacinto]

This is the exact moment Miguel became Heisenberg

[@beanofsteel]

Miguel deserves to be the chosen one. He's battled through so much. I was furious when he hurt his back again. Season 3 was really hard on Miguel. I'm very excited to see where he goes in season 4. He needs to be the one to bring it home. He is without a doubt one of the most likeable characters in the whole show.

[@syglumity]

Season 4 is out you should go watch it!😁

[@beanofsteel]

@@syglumity Oops I meant Season 5. Season 4 was rough on Miguel too.

[@labbyshepherdpuppy5943]

“He’s beginning to believe!”

[@lofi9367]

It's like Miguel got the best parts of Daniel and Johnny, and Robby got the worse

[@ProjektTaku]

I don't think robby got the worst of daniel and johnny

[@jyoder1]

Robbie is an excellent genetic specimen physically. Miguel works harder and likely has an intellectual advantage. More creative, insightful, but not not as manipulative.

[@lucyclay2724]

Robby is a good person making bad decisions you need to look at it from everyone's point of view not just yours. To robby everyone has given up on him and he wants love and the only adult figure he has right now is kreese that's why hes like that !!!

[@lucyclay2724]

@Ευαγγελος Ζερβας exactly he isnt a bad person at all hes just had a bad home life and needs some stability in his life that's what daniel did for him. He also wanted to go and live with his dad when his mom mentioned it to him but he saw miguel and Johnny bonding so decided to take it out on him. He just really needs a father figure that's what daniel was to him and kreese is now even though kreese isnt a good person robby doesnt seebtaht all he sees is a person helping him out

[@lofi9367]

@@lucyclay2724 both Daniel and Johnny were not teenagers making bad decisions? I am not saying Miguel is flawless and Robby is completely flawed, but Miguel got Johnny's confidence and Daniel's intelligence, making him confident without being a asshole and smart without being a nerd, perfectly balanced, but Robby, even though having good intentions, got both of their hot temper amd ignorance, to the point he was about to punch the guy he almost killed! don't you think it's absurd? And Johnny's reason to join cobra kai was because he hated his stepdad, Daniel got angry at Mr Myiagi, while Robby hate both his father and his former sensei. That's why i think Robby is a mix of the bad parts

[@derrickhaggard]

Miguel is an awesome lead character.

[@rickyleahey9286]

He's not though, Johnny is the lead character followed by Daniel. Miguel is a great main character.

[@OdysseyMMA22]

@@rickyleahey9286 miguel story is more important for me

[@rickyleahey9286]

@@OdysseyMMA22 , then you are missing the point of the show. Johnny, Daniel, Kreese, Robbie, Samantha, Anthony....who I'm sure they will do something with eventually, those are the characters the show has to depend on, but Kreese is old so there is that.

[@OdysseyMMA22]

@@rickyleahey9286 I don't care about Robby

[@OdysseyMMA22]

@@rickyleahey9286 Johnny and Daniel's story is pretty clear to me. I prefer Johnny and miguel

[@NicolasRomeroPiedrahitaSanRami]

I was more expecting because he nows perfect defense from Daniel and perfect offense from Johnny

[@StryfetheWarrior]

That would be dope too.

[@ajwebhead21]

I see him just being the good man that he is and him and sam relationship getting stronger and better that I also know they might hit a few bumps with their relationship but will do the best he can to make it work with sam even if her dad and his sensi won't see eye to eye I mean the just got back together and got their dojo to work together that not only growth in both sam and miguel thats growth in their relationship and shows how they won't let no rivalry come between her and him. I also see miguel accepting Johnny being with Carmen he sees Johnny as a father so I think he be happy that Johnny found someone that makes him happy. And reminds him that he's on the right path and if I can be honest I'm sure he saw that coming anyway. He knew Johnny liked his mom so of course he knew they was going to hit it off.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Well said!

[@VMM5A]

Just wanna say....idk why I haven’t found this channel sooner! Keep of the great content it’s awesome

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Thank you so much!

[@tkabiranik]

Miguel needs to master ultra instinct.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Ooh he'd be unstoppable for sure.

[@darnell7871]

Season 5 Miguel: Becoming a LEGEND

[@mariog.1830]

Spot on cuz, he does radiate everything you pointed out. Looking forward to watching season 4.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Thank yo so much!

[@lep7934]

My favorite thing about this is that Miguel and Robby are both going to have the offence of cobra Kai and the defence of Myagi Do

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Good point!

[@littleterra3377]

Yeah but the difference is Robby is getting taught by krease not his dad... And he seem to have more anger than Miguel, I been told u can't use your anger in a fight cos you get more power when your calm trust me! I felt a different between a punch that full of anger and a punch that is fully concentrated and calm both punches from the same person as my older was teaching him boxing

[@a.d.clarke4990]

Miguel: the Mace Windu of the Miyagi-verse, the perfect balance between dark and light.

[@elcuh3950]

Miguel is the real karate kid.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

The best of both dojos!

[@billynelson8315]

Miguel is my favorite he is just a sweet kid . and one of the main reasons I watch

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@FecalMattur]

Migs is the purest character on the show. He balances the ability to have heart and the courage to stand up when something is wrong. Dude's moral compass is strong, and love that the character provides Johnny with his best self and the ability to seek redemption for his past. The right/wrong conversation he and Johnny have is a much deeper moment than it seems on the surface. Even better it involves my two favorite characters on the show, Miguel (1) and Johnny (2)

[@ep9446]

We’ve known this from the start that he was the chosen one he’s both Johnny and Daniel in one💪👍

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Hell yeah

[@ManagerStrife]

Season 4 was more of a character development season. Season 5 was where Miguel was back to his peak form and showed everyone he can be aggressive and defensive at the same time.

[@brandonndagijimana2109]

Miguel is the definition of champion❤️🔥

[@jonathanbynoe4375]

I could see the parallels between Daniel and Miguel. Like everyone else, I really like the Miguel character, he is the underdog of the show, who was a shy kid then turned into a Martial Artist who influenced others overnight to take Karate. My favourite scene was back in season 1 when he stood up for his girl Samantha against the bully Kyler and his friends and kicked their asses, and Sam was infatuated for his heroics, so he stood for honour in a big way.

[@snmstuidos7876]

Btw the tackle that miguel does on kyler doesnt really work because that if you notice kyler has to assist miguel with the flip and tackle but it looks really cool

[@user-he3dt3um5h]

yeah he wouldve broken his neck irl lmao

[@snmstuidos7876]

No its just kyler has to assist the flip but it looks really cool

[@snmstuidos7876]

But yeah kyler could of just choked hin with his legs

[@snmstuidos7876]

@Kyle Levi yeah but its looks really cool

[@Lusoka_Tano]

after we see how things go down in season 5 he kinda "ends the cycle of hatred" like the chosen one

[@SmorgsChannel]

If only 11months ago he would have know that he was right with hawk winning

[@Jugobox25]

Fr, he really used his intelligence to his best

[@SmorgsChannel]

@@Jugobox25 yeah 100% man i like it tho but i feel like its annoying how no matter who wins there is always a reason to doubt the legitimacy and in 4 seasons we have no true winner which is annoying

[@pel3pul467]

Besides Johnny and Daniel the show focuses on Miguel the most

[@cindergaming8339]

I don’t think Miguel is the only one, like if u watched Naruto then u know that Naruto and Sasuke stopped the war and the two rivals put a fix to everything, like Miguel is the Daniel LaRusso that joined Cobra Kai and Robby is the Johnny Lawrence that joined Miyagi-Do, I think there won’t be a winner in there rivalry, like and Daniel and Johnny’s was like. I think that they will both resolve all this karate problems together, Robby is very special too especially since now he is taking a little trip down the path his father took as a kid and then will realize it’s wrong with the help of Miguel and then the two will end the conflict.

[@rickyleahey9286]

Right! I mean as far as "chosen one" goes....there isn't one. Robby is equally as much of a Daniel and a Johnny at the same time as Miguel. Plus I think they are going to eventually do something with Anthony Daniel's son, plus Sam, Tory, Hawk....any kind of talk of their being a "chosen one" is just silly.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Robby and Miguel are two sides of the same coin, but you cannot deny Miguel whooping somebody while just relearning to walk and not being at 100% is insane.

[@Kevin-fj3ff]

i think robbie represents more daniel and miguel johnny he was teached by him so

[@omgbygollywow]

Wow, fantastic analysis!

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Thank you so much!

[@danwarner7816]

Yeah miguel character is best on whole in show in my opinion. Where he and robby are both ying and yang. Due to their backstories, characteristics and the way they are portrayed in the show. I also like how third season is basically 180 of the first seaosn, where it shows there differences are to the front. Miguel was defending sam from group of bullies in ep 5 of season 1. Robby engage to fight the bullies in ep 5 of 3rd season. Edited: also Robby denied his sensei and joined terrible one, miguel stayed loyal to johnny no matter what and he still never hold anything against Daniel for being his sensei rival. Robby denied teaming up with ex cobra kai in s2 (at time his enemies) , miguel was forgiving and team up with miyagi do

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Well said!

[@UltraInstinctShaggyNO.1]

Anyone else realise how similar Miguel and miyagi are. Both have a very good and kind hearted side. And both have a dark and aggressive side. Both have learned from their mistakes and past. And have become stronger because of it

[@solaireofastora8108]

the only thing i understood from the secene of miguel beating kyler in the end of season 3 is how much kyler is weaker than everyone, he maybe will put a good fight to bert

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Kyler tries to take the easy way out and fails each time.

[@TheJohnnyCotts]

Kyler never learns. He just moves on to weaker targets, as he won't get into a fight he doesn't think he can win. He was all full of bravado when he and his buddies were ganging up on Miguel, but after Miguel beat him and his buddies in the cafeteria fight, he didn't want to go anywhere near him. When he and Yasmine arrived at the beach party and he saw Miguel there, he wanted to leave immediately. When he first arrived at Cobra Kai in season 3, he thought Hawk was still Eli, the cowering kid with the scar on his lip he used to push around. When Hawk beat Brucks to a pulp, he couldn't even look at him. So he moved on to Demitri, who had a broken arm. Demitri will give him what he deserves in season 4, then Kyler will try to move on to Bert or Nathaniel. When he gets his ass handed to him by one of them, maybe he'll finally learn not to be a dick.

[@uwaniharbison6689]

I so totally agree with the idea of Miguel being the chosen one in the Cobra Kai series because of his hard working personality,strong spirit and sharp minded skills!

[@NasosBoutsikas]

Miguel is the perfectly balanced character. He is a wild and aggressive fighter,but he is also honorable and fair

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed

[@4848jules]

Well done brother!...Miguel is both Daniel and Johnny. Thats why this spinoff actually works--brilliant writers

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Thank you so much! I agree; amazing writers.

[@JonMiller6991]

Do a Demetri video next! He’s my favorite character.

[@ProjektTaku]

mine to!I also wan't him to do one on robby

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Demetri's video will definitely get done, I have a few videos ahead but I will make one on him

[@ProjektTaku]

@@StryfetheWarrior yay

[@nadiarero7233]

Out of all the karate kid movies and the show; Miguel is chosen one

[@nihalbhamrah4726]

I would love to see the duo of Miguel and Daniel they are soo similar and would make a perfect team

[@darnell7871]

Miguel has matured SOOO much throughout the show. He’s one of the strongest out of the new generation but he doesn’t let that get to his head and never really left Johnny’s side.

[@jyoder1]

Daniel already had a lot of the muscle memory prior to training with Mr. Miyagi. He watched videos, but more importantly he played soccer for years and years. Daniel had a remote shot with 2 months of training provided Mr. Miyagi was able to help him establish combat reflexes. Ive seen one other kid pick up Karate like Daniel and he took soccer, too.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Daniel didn't watch videos though, he took a few classes at a YMCA. Other than that, he used books

[@jyoder1]

@@StryfetheWarrior he DID watch videos. Remember when Miyagi made a house call and Daniel was practicing with a Karate video?

[@StryfetheWarrior]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6fKpWp5fJ15oKc This is the scene in question. It was a book. Miyagi confirms it by saying "you learn from book?"

[@jyoder1]

Wow holy Mandela

[@Jimboy12]

He's definitely the chosen one

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Agreed!

[@Noirell]

He has great moral values like Daniel and is a fierce fighter like Johnny. Perfect balance and worthy of the title of the next karate kid.

[@juanitamorgan5475]

I'm like literally on season 1 episode 1 right now that is so obsessed I am with the show and I can't wait for the final season which will be coming out to eat or next year or the year after

[@adeebkhuda9753]

What if Miguel goes straight to the finals like Daniel did when competing against mike Barnes So if it is true it’s possible that it can be Miguel vs Robbie

[@StryfetheWarrior]

I can see that for sure.

[@SirPancake1]

I always liked Miguel because he is badass, athletic, but also a nerd. This is exemplified i n the season three episode 7 scene wher he is taking pictures for Johnny because when they are eating sushi he knows all about it, is knowledgable, and he knows all of the cool things that Ally would like.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

A good mix

[@SirPancake1]

@@StryfetheWarrior definitely

[@marlonlouie9541]

Miguel has all the characteristics of both Daniel and Johnny. He was bullied like him, He found a sensei that helped him and treated him like a son when he had no father, he won his tournament, he dated his bullies ex (ironic). Miguel is one of the best well written characters in cobra kai

[@StryfetheWarrior]

I think so too!

[@marcov1147]

He’s the one that will bring balance to the for- I mean karate.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Miguel Skywalker

[@pabloiriqui6128]

Miguel. AKA our favorite best boi.

[@StryfetheWarrior]

Best boi

[@clickman443]

Absolutely. Miguel is the new karate kid

[@entainment6297]

Miguel winning tournament in S4 sounds so OBVIOUS, Cobra Kai needs a real plot twist, much like like a Plan C to blow our minds

[@StryfetheWarrior]

I would totally be okay with Hawk winning the tournament.

[@ronharris8088]

But most people want Miguel to win and his whole arc is him being the all valley champ and I really want to see Miguel win the tournament fair.

[@tristanmireles8994]

@@ronharris8088 yeah I want him to win the tournament clean and this time everybody will cheer him on and not be conflicted his sensei’s, Sam his girlfriend and his friends would cheer him on