Real talk. Kumiko should have been Daniel's wife in Cobra Kai. Ralph and Tamlyn's chemistry was amazing.
@lauraluffman61773 жыл бұрын
Yes it was
@steelstreet37653 жыл бұрын
If only season 1 would have started with kumiko as his wife. But in life we don't always get what we want. Life ain't fair.
@marbarosi3 жыл бұрын
I mean yes. Although there would be no Cobra Kai if they did. There would be no seeking for Daniel. Daniel character is always looking for a sign just like Miyagi, but it was the people, which put them back on the right path. Kumiko character holds levels to it. She represents the innocence that the collective we all lost when we get older. The magic within their chemistry revisits that notion of purity between them. Which clearly him and his wife don't have. Not to say they don't have something but it seems very standard relationship and very americana. Not that there is nothing wrong with it. Kumiko lived her dreams, and seems happy after all these years. Daniel as we know found his dreams but was brought into turmoil and lost again. It's only through Kumiko he goes back complete again. I think the writers are indirectly slowly planting those seeds again and threading that fine needle. Another thing that was important to Pat and Tam and Nobu was representation in acting. I think that is also a huge part of what made, Karate Kid. It was ahead of its time. There wasnt many roles for asian actors in the 90's. I think Cobra Kai would give itself a disservice if it ignored the very essence of that made Karate Kid was representation and innocence. Two powerful themes. Hell, even Rocky and Ralph were Italian kids growing up in rough backgrounds. They represent a lot of kids in similar backgrounds. There is a lot of clever indirect references like the breaking of the ice at the bar references Karate kid 2, but also them, literally BREAKING THE ICE again. There is some great writing going on, but they are taking their time to get there. It's not just about closure for Daniel as it is for all the characters now in the show.
@nenabunena3 жыл бұрын
YES! They should've ended up together! Even both Tamlyn and Ralph say they have great chemistry together! Ralph also clearly didn't like that the Kumiko/Yukie relationships were dropped in kk3 w/c is what I always think about. I wish they had half Okinawan kids instead!
@nenabunena3 жыл бұрын
@@marbarosi You should watch James Shigeta from the 50s and 60s, also there was Kintaro Hayakawa from the 1920s who was a hearthrob back then
@rumblefish93 жыл бұрын
See? Even Ralph thinks Daniel and Kumiko should have ended up together.
@CarlosHernandez-yf3jv3 жыл бұрын
This movie was back in 1986
@realtsavo3 жыл бұрын
I agree, the scenes regarding Kumiko and Daniel had me tearing up just as much as the flashbacks and "Miyagi" moments. Kumiko was absolutely Daniels strongest relationship, and a great match with him. I have always preferred the two of them together, and really want to see further exploration of their storyline.
@Nargon46 Жыл бұрын
I watched the movies when Cobra Kai came to Netflix, and Karate Kid 2 is my favorite! Ralph and Tamlyn really work well on screen together. Honestly, as much as I love Amanda, its so cathartic to dream about what might have been with Daniel and Kumiko in another life. They really are soulmates.
@bleeding47213 жыл бұрын
Kumiko and Daniel belong together. No if ands or buts about it
@cherra4372 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one who think that!, they will always be endgame 🥲😭 my sould has been fed 🙌 in season 3 of cobra kai
@rumblefish93 жыл бұрын
I love the Okinawan scenes so much! Had tears in some scenes.
@crescentmoondriver43433 жыл бұрын
If Daniel ended up with Kumiko he wouldn't be in the problem he is now
@marbarosi3 жыл бұрын
KUMIKOOOOOOO AND HIM MUST CONNECT IN THE END! International business, Like come on! He could literally work in Okinawa and the US. She remained him she was a free agent and loyal as these years. Next level innocence just so that they would be reunited. I know, would bet everything on the fact goes full circle. The Love that Miyagi and Yukie never could have or Even miyagi losing his wife, he gave. I think Daniel will be that semblance for Miyagi and return to the Karate Kid. Years being lost in the adult world, when this letter is the first step in bringing him back. I don't know if he will stay in Okinawa. Miyagi was a father to him and Okinawa Daniel learned a lot about who he was. Plus we never got to find out what their half wish was... years later we just forgot. Seems relatable as we grow older we forget what are dreams were.
@nurziaraaurum44872 жыл бұрын
Oh my God, be still my Karate Kid II beating heart! When is this?! I never knew about this until I saw on my feed. Karate Kid II is my favourite Karate Kid movie, ever! The chemistry between Daniel and Kumiko is out of this world! Get back to me if they end up together, please!
@bleeding47213 жыл бұрын
How the fans react? They went crazy for you and Kumiko so that should tell you. Danimiko make it happen
@pahgm62223 жыл бұрын
This could actually happen in Cobra Kai s4, if Amanda cheats on Daniel
@steelstreet37653 жыл бұрын
@@pahgm6222 it would be a big change :/
@pahgm62223 жыл бұрын
@@steelstreet3765 But I don't think people would have a problem with such a change since pretty much everyone wants Daniel and Kumiko together instead.
@steelstreet37653 жыл бұрын
@@pahgm6222 i always wanted that.
@pahgm62223 жыл бұрын
@@steelstreet3765 Everyone wanted it. Like Daniel and Kumiko had amazing chemistry together.
@mobycat333 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this question! I would love to hear more about TKK2. I would love to see interviews with Ralph, Yuji, and Tamlyn.
@vitorsilva40753 жыл бұрын
Karate Kid part II is my favorite too, I am glad I am not the only one! Best wishes from Portugal!
@bleeding47213 жыл бұрын
But she didn't move on..she says she never married cause of Daniel
@pahgm62223 жыл бұрын
True, she said "No one fought for the death for her", meaning she obviously strongly loved Daniel the most and even perhaps waited for him to come back one day.
@steelstreet37653 жыл бұрын
@@pahgm6222 awww.
@user-ve5ln5le9y3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like Madame Butterfly. I keep hearing that aria in my head
@bigdave59463 жыл бұрын
I loved season 3 it was kind of known Ali character would be making a appearance which was great . But I really didn’t hear anything about Kumiko character coming back . Which was awesome to see them together again . I think we all have those what if’s in our lives .So to see them together with such chemistry. It’s fun for the fans to wonder along with characters what could have been . I really like how they paid homage to the original movies . Everything is so well written with depth in each character. I wish they would longer episodes and a longer seasons it goes so fast .
@salamaraif1648 Жыл бұрын
Daniel and kumikio have a strong friendship
@kurteduardpenoso4751 Жыл бұрын
Daniel and Kumiko for cobra kai. Make it happened please! to satisfy us fans
@SwagAli3 жыл бұрын
Kumiko all the way! I always thought she had the best relationship with Daniel by far. I hate Daniel's wife. They wrote her as a good wife this season after making her seem callous and heartless in the first two seasons.
@marbarosi3 жыл бұрын
I think it's gonna end that way. He always had the strongest connection to her. He can still have his kids and amicable relationship with his ex wife. I think it's more true to form how life sorta ends up.
@pahgm62223 жыл бұрын
@@marbarosi I want Kumiko and Daniel to get together, like when Daniel had those flashbacks, he lowkey questioned his whole marriage 😂
@marbarosi3 жыл бұрын
@@pahgm6222 Honestly, I think they will go back there for sure. Be great if he saved her life again too. Honestly, these guy's really understand the essence of KK and even this interview you can see how his responses are that is where he and the writers sorta would like to go. Even stating that it won't be the last time we see these characters. I think though reading that article about flipping certain meanings like he letters in the original were both horrible things for mr miyagi, here the notion has change almost making things more clear to Daniel what he has been searching for since inception. He's been lost since Miyagi died really, looking for signs, but it's the people that bring us back. Also they never really show a goodbye for kumiko and Dan, just magically fixes his Business and he's home with souvenirsBusiness and he's home with souvenirs. Such a western thing to do. There is more to Okinawa than the gold the let go to grab. What He is seeking has always been waiting for him. Same with Miyagi. Not to mention the Yukie's character played by Nobu, worked along side Tamlyn for many years outside of KK films and sadly she did pass away working on a film with Tamlynn. Which I can imagine was a tragedy. These characters were these actors first introductions into acting. I think it really again treads that needle that these actors meant the world to them outside the film or in someway were a huge part of them and their characters.
@pahgm62223 жыл бұрын
@@marbarosi if Amanda dies then Daniel and Kumiko will get together
@marbarosi3 жыл бұрын
@@pahgm6222 Doesnt even have to die. He could literally get a job working for that international company that saved him and they could have an amicable split. Happens all the time in life.
@zachrobinson71753 жыл бұрын
“Live or Die Man” that’s my favorite Daniel Line in all of the franchise
@moegamadebraheemfredericks65572 жыл бұрын
Mine too.
@LucasFabproductions3 жыл бұрын
Yo creo que al final del túnel siempre hay luz, estoy convencido de que Daniel y Kumiko van a terminar juntos, pero como dijeron por aca, están yendo despacio y no apurando las historias, creo que lo que puede pasar es un salto en el tiempo, es de la única manera de que toda la historia vaya sobre rieles sin ser tan drástica a la hora de terminar una relación, como la de Daniel y Amanda, por eso solo con un salto en el tiempo podrían terminar juntos Daniel y Kumiko... Veremos.
@mariq3949 Жыл бұрын
I agree that this is the best way to go. Anything, as long as Daniel & Kumiko end up together!
@karenroseberry25253 ай бұрын
This is my favorite Karate kid movie!
@bd73153 жыл бұрын
Make fan petition to have them together....Like Snyder Cut ??
@endthemandates2567 Жыл бұрын
I had Ralphs poster on my wall as a teenager.
@TinaLouise73 Жыл бұрын
RM looks soo diffrent now from his KK days!
@jasonsmith83003 жыл бұрын
and yuna the bell ringing girl was played by the same actress
@emilyjordan96482 жыл бұрын
Huhhh ehattt
@JasonSmith-vj1de2 жыл бұрын
@@emilyjordan9648 What does that mean?
@杉村敏子3 жыл бұрын
CHOZEN!
@loydscott78059 ай бұрын
Hello good morning❤❤❤❤
@steelstreet37653 жыл бұрын
If you think he looks good at 59!! Wait til you see him at 69!!He will look 50 something.
@odrasarahernandez16703 жыл бұрын
🙏
@jack015 Жыл бұрын
Ralph Macchio, R.I.P.
@knightwarrioranimations96563 жыл бұрын
I feel like Ralph is over the karate kid by now, I wouldn't mind watching that Wax on Fuck off comedy that makes fun of the karate kid. That would be a funny as an actual movie.
@minyrar71073 жыл бұрын
I don’t think he is over it. I think he is embracing it pretty well. And I agree with you, having an actual movie if the Wax On Fuck Off comedy would be amazing. But that’s more directed as to why he didn’t have a stable successful career (because he was always the nicest guy with the perfect family life), than blaming on TKK for not having that career.
@knightwarrioranimations96563 жыл бұрын
@@minyrar7107 The whole Hollywood movie industry is corrupt and that’s going to change in a couple years.