Why Miguel Is The Chosen One - Character Analysis/Theory 

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Miguel legit has the most interesting arc

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.

Miguel brought out the best in both Johnny and Hawk

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

just wanna say that miguel is a really likable character

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

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.

Stryfe: Miyagi healed Daniel Subtitles: miyagi killed daniel

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

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

Such a likeable protagonist

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.

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.”

Watching Miguel escape paralysis was beautiful

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

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.

Next he’ll get a movie and become a sensei

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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

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.

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.

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

I LOVE MIGUEL HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE HIM

“He’s beginning to believe!”

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

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

Miguel is an awesome lead character.

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.

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

This is the exact moment Miguel became Heisenberg

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.

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.

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

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

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

He's definitely the chosen one

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)

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

Miguel is the 🐐🐐

Wow, fantastic analysis!

He predicted Hawk would win sheesh

Miguel is the real karate kid.

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

That video was so AWESOME, so much insight, analysis and well spoken, thank you! You gave us a lot to think about and taught us a lot! "Man becomes what he thinks about." And "They can because they think they can!"

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.

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

Miguel is the definition of champion❤️🔥

Love the casual perfect prediction towards the end there

Miguel. AKA our favorite best boi.

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

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?

Luv the vids keep it up!

Awesome video! I totally agree with you on this 💯%

Miguel needs to master ultra instinct.

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

Love your videos

Great video synopsis 💯

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

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.

Brilliant! 👍🏻🥋This enhanced my already great appreciation for the show

i love your video, i hope you keep making great videos.

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

This man called hawk winning a year early

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!

Miguel is the goat! Nice video.

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

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.

Great video

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

Miguel is the best character 🥰🥰🥰

Awesome video, bro - brilliant.

Perfect summary. Absolute gold.

I feel like Miguel’s father will come into season 4

In my opinion, if anyone is is balanced it would be Robby, let me explain, Miguel is a good character and he seems like he is the "chosen one" but what some people don't realize is that his actions are driven by his love for Sam, the reason he got kicked off the balcony is because he told Robby, "she loves me". Robby was trained by Daniel, who is all about defense and he was also trained by Kreese who is all about offense, no other character has been trained by both sides, they either stay with daniel, Kreese, or Johnny, the Eagle Fang Karate kids are trained by Daniel and Johnny and when you average it out, they are mostly teaching defense with little offense, Robby never got trained by Johnny, but he was trained by Kreese in season 3, so he knows the in's and out's of both, not to mention that he knows how to street fight, he will most likely be the next winner due to this, and since Kreese never got out his statement of "and if you lose" to Daniel, they are setting Robby up to win... It will obviously come down to Miguel and Robby and Robby will ultimately win, again my favorite is Hawk and then Miguel but Robby was trained vigorously by both sides and was drenched in both traditions of karate Edit: Daniel is too good and Kreese is too bad, so when you mix this, you get the perfect fighter, Miguel doesn't get specifically trained by Daniel, it is by Johnny

The fact you predicted that hawk could win and he acc won 🥺

incredible video

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.