
Summary[]
The Karate Kid is a multi-media American martial arts drama franchise created by screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen. The franchise began in 1984 with The Karate Kid, followed by three film sequels: The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989) and The Next Karate Kid (1994). Cobra Kai, a television series that serves as a sequel to the films, premiered in 2018. The Karate Kid films were set in stone as the underdog who struggled with bullies and mental unbalance; learning the art of karate to fight off his bullies and gain balance by growing in relationship with his family, friends, and significant other, while overcoming obstacles. The second film mainly focuses on Mr. Miyagi, with Daniel attempting to connect with him and solve past feuds. The third film delves into a more psychological battle, as someone attempts a scheme to break apart their relationship and while it almost succeeds, Mr. Miyagi and Daniel make it out on top by the end. Its unique 10th-anniversary sequel depicts Mr. Miyagi attempting to help Julie pierce, the daughter of Mr. Miyagi's former command officer. Doing so once again through karate with the help of monks to overcome her bullies and gain a love interest once again.
The success of the first two films spawned an animated television series that aired in 1989. While the first film garnered critical acclaim, critics were less enthusiastic about its sequels. A remake film centered on kung fu was released in 2010, set outside the main story and featuring a plot similar to the original movie notably utilizing stars like Jayden Smith and Jackie Chan for Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi. The remake is very similar to The Karate Kid in scenes; however, the setting, philosophy, and characters are entirely different by trying to capture a new filming era but by keeping some of the old tropes.
However, the Cobra Kai television series garnered critical and audience acclaim. Furthermore, the franchise has had a lasting influence on both karate culture and teen film narratives in America. The creators of the Cobra Kai show decided on its sequel connection to the original films, which they coined "The Miyagi-verse" as Mr. Miyagi is present in each of the four karate films. The series depicted characters differently in contrast to the original karate films where defensive was the correct form. Cobra Kai contrasts that the Cobra Kai style can be used in a good light; with the main problem being deceptive, dishonorable interpretations of those style deriving from Kim Sun-Yung, then to offsprings of the style like John Kreese and Terry Silver. The show expands on its villains with more background and depth in-story and having multiple redeemed characters (mainly from the younger generation) switching sides. The show utilizes many of the characters from the original movies with Chozen, Mike Barnes, Jessica, Kreese, Terry Silver, etc., making returns on the show.
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Power of the Verse[]
- The charachters are Wall Level, with subsonic c/r speed, with their others statistics being athletic
Calculations[]
- Pre-Timeskip Chozen breaks a piece of stone with a kick (4687 J) by KLOL506
Characters[]
Senseis/Adults[]
- Daniel Larusso
- Chozen Toguchi
- Mike Barnes
- John Kreese
- Terry Silver
- Wolf
- Kim Da-Eun
Students[]
Miyagi Fang/2018 Cobra Kai/Miyagi Do[]
- Robby Keene
- Hawk
- Demitri
- Kenny Payne
- Anthony Larusso
- Sam Laruso
- Tory Nichols
- Devon Lee
- Aisha Robison
- Kyler Park
New Cobra Kai[]
- Kwon Jae-Sung
- Yoon Do-Jin