How 1 Scene In Cobra Kai Season 6 Sets Up A Karate Kid Prequel Show

There have been mentions of a show for a while now that will be set before The Karate Kid, and Cobra Kai season 6 has provided the perfect opportunity for Netflix to greenlight the show. Part 2 of Cobra Kai‘s final season did something that no one expected and found a way to bring back Mr. Miyagi, but in such a creative way that it could easily be moved on from without any major narrative issues. However, the key addition to Cobra Kai season 6, part 2’s cast could be instrumental to the franchise’s future.

Mr. Miyagi has appeared in almost every Karate Kid movie, with the only omission coming in Jackie Chan’s The Karate Kid in 2010 – which, at the time, was a remake of the original. With Chan’s movie now canonized and Miyagi’s cameo in Cobra Kai, the 2010 effort remains the only franchise installment not to feature the character made famous by Pat Morita. However, it seems as though there are plans to reveal more about Mr. Miyagi’s timeline from before the first movie – and Cobra Kai helps make that even more likely.

Mr. Miyagi From Cobra Kai Season 6’s Dream Sequence Sets Up The Karate Kid Prequel Show

Brian Takahashi could lead a Karate Kid show about Mr. Miyagi’s younger years

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Cobra Kai‘s showrunners discussed conversations with Robert Mark Kamen, the creator of the Karate Kid franchise and the man whose sensei was used as the basis for Mr. Miyagi. Although the meetings were primarily to help build on Miyagi’s backstory in Cobra Kai season 6, the concept of a Mr. Miyagi prequel show after Cobra Kai ends was strongly teased, with the showrunners confirming they “definitely want to do that and have been talking about that.” While this could require recasting Miyagi with a younger actor, Cobra Kai has already taken care of that task.

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Brian Takahashi plays Mr. Miyagi in the dream sequence of Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai season 6, part 2’s final episode, “Eunjangdo.” Although his appearance is brief, Takahashi does an incredible job as a younger version of Daniel’s late sensei, and it would be a huge shame if he were never given the chance to reprise the role. Obviously, playing the character in Cobra Kai again would be limited to similar circumstances like dreams and hallucinations, but a show set in Miyagi’s earlier years would be the perfect chance for Takashi to return in a more substantial capacity.

Takahashi Could Also Have A Cameo In Karate Kid: Legends

A Mr. Miyagi flashback with Brian Takahashi isn’t out of the question

2025’s upcoming legacy sequel will be set three years after the events of Cobra Kai‘s final season. So, Karate Kid: Legends won’t be an immediate follow-up to the Netflix show, and will be its own, self-contained narrative. That being said, the all-star cast of Macchio and Chan implies the movie will also be a celebration of the previous Karate Kid feature-length productions. The unfortunate reality of Morita’s passing means he’ll be unable to appear, but a flashback to Mr. Miyagi’s youth would allow yet another appearance from Takahashi’s take on the iconic The Karate Kid, thanks to Cobra Kai.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.

Cast

Ralph Macchio , William Zabka , Courtney Henggeler , Xolo Mariduena , Tanner Buchanan , Mary Mouser , Peyton List , Jacob Bertrand , Gianni DeCenzo , Dallas Dupree Young , Vanessa Rubio , Thomas Ian Griffith , Martin Kove , Cameron Markeles , Talin Chat , Samuel Goergen , Rob Garrison , Brandon Gibson , Alan Heckner , Kristin Brock , Randee Heller , Lara Silva , David Kronawitter , Dominick Racano , Tony Bravado

Character(s)

Daniel LaRusso , Johnny Lawrence , Amanda LaRusso , Miguel Diaz , Robby Keene , Samantha LaRusso , Tory Nichols , Eli ‘Hawk’ Moskowitz , Demetri Alexopoulos , Kenny Payne , Carmen Diaz , Terry Silver , John Kreese , Frank (uncredited) , Xander , Corey , Tommy , Dentist , Difficult Customer , Waitress , Lucille LaRusso , Customer , Tow Truck Driver , Cop #1

Release Date

May 2, 2018

Seasons

6

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