what [SPOILER]Death could be for the finale

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• Cobra Kai Season 6 involves a tournament-wide brawl in the Sekai Taikai that leads to the tragic death of a character.
• The cancellation of Sekai Taikai could serve as a reset for Cobra Kai, focusing on the reflection of the characters.
• Kwon's death may bring back Miyagi's past and potentially reveal more about his philosophy on karate.

If there is one thing Cobra Kai Like, it's an all-out karate brawl. Season 2 culminated in a brawl at school that left Miguel seriously injured. In Season 3, the Cobra Kai students went to Lawrusso's residence, and Eli stepped in and defended Demetri. Season 5 featured a surprising reunion of all of Daniel's former rivals as they teamed up to face Terry Silver and his Bad Senses team. Cobra Kai It uses these entertaining and re-accessible not only to show the action, but also to mark the milestones of the series. Season 6, Episode 2 introduces the biggest fight of all, with a nationwide fight in the Sekai Taikai Tournament. Its tragic ending, which leads to the death of a character, is the most important ending of any of these battles.

Cobra KaiTrue sports anime revolves entirely around karate, from junior competitions to tournaments and training philosophies to the spirit of the entire San Fernando Valley. Daniel's wife, Amanda, has mentioned throughout the series how things are over the top in karate fights. In the past, feelings have been hurt, homes destroyed and bones broken. However, Kwon Jae-sung, the hot-headed star of the newly revived Cobra Kai dojo, is the series' first karate casualty.

During the chaos caused by the brawl at Sekai Taikai, Kwon eunjangdo finds Chris's life. He tries to use it to fight Axel Kvacevich, one of the captains of the violent Iron Dragon, but accidentally stabs himself instead. With Coven's lifespan shortened, now more than ever, the characters Cobra Kai They must reevaluate how they view karate as well as each other.

Sekai Takai may be cancelled

During Axel and Robbie's match, tensions were high. Frustrated by Robbie's defensive strategy, Axel asked him if he was going to fight and pushed him to where several Cobra Kai fighters were standing. Kwon elbowed Robbie in the side causing Miguel to defend him. Frustrated with Sam, Axel jumps in, eager for a chance to fight Miguel. Sekai Takai host Gunter Braun was looking to take the fight out when he was knocked out by Tiger Strike's Sensei Ivanov.

Team Tiger Strike disqualified for doping and back for revenge. With Gunter out, no one could stop the ensuing chaos. Students fought with students. Sensis fought Sensis. Kwon went to attack Axel, but ended up plunging the knife into himself, killing him. Gunther woke up in time to see what had happened and demand that the cameras be turned off.

While this season showed that strange deaths can happen during these tournaments, it's possible that it's never been televised before. Additionally, the lack of sportsmanship during an international tournament meant to celebrate the skills of competitors around the world will no doubt cause families and news outlets to question the ethics of Sekai Taikai.

Although it may seem anti-climactic, the cancellation of Sekai Taikai could serve as a reset for Cobra Kai. Instead of competing, the remaining episodes could focus on the characters saying their goodbyes and reflecting on what learning karate means to them. It was never about trophies. It was always about the bonds these characters made.

Old enemies may retaliate

At its core, Cobra Kai and karate kid The films are about the relationship between father and son. Daniel, whose father died before the first events karate kid The film found a positive father figure in Mr. Miyagi. in Cobra KaiJohnny explains that his father left when he was in kindergarten and his mother married Sid Weinberg, who had no interest in being a real stepfather. Johnny became who he is under the strict tutelage of John Chris. While Daniel flourished in large part thanks to Mr. Miyagi, Johnny wasn't so lucky, living as a down-on-his-luck man at the beginning of the series.

While Daniel and Johnny have grown as fathers to their biological children over the course of the series, their relationships with their mentors still have a profound effect on them. In Season 6, Episode 2, Johnny gives a less-than-stellar rousing speech to the students of Miyagi-Do, stemming from a prediction from his past. For all his growth, he still worries that his students will end up like him, and out of fear, he uses the same harsh rhetoric that Chris used.

Cobra Kai It may have great antagonists, including the super evil Trey Silver, but John Criss has always emerged as the show's ultimate nemesis. Chris himself struggles with his affection for Johnny, referring to it as a “weakness” and trying to shake it off. Despite this, Johnny proves to be the bigger man when he defends Chris against Silver. This action can finally bring reconciliation between these two men. Despite their best efforts, they mean a lot to each other and are as much family as Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.

Kwon's death will return to Miyagi's past

Kwon's death was foreshadowed by the revelation earlier this season that Mr. Miyagi, the franchise's most popular trainer, had once killed another competitor in Sekai Taikai. (This is not an uncommon song in the martial arts genre.) Daniel is understandably shaken by this, but just looking at the match sheet may not tell the whole story.

After all, Axel did not intend to kill Kwon. Kwon accidentally stabbed himself. Miyagi's situation may be similar. Or maybe Miyagi killed a rival in an accident, which led to a change in his philosophy on karate and taught Daniel a defense-oriented approach. Perhaps the only reason he agreed to train Daniel for a tournament in the first place karate kid The movie was because he recognized Chris' relentless approach as similar to the one he once shared. Regardless, even if Danielle didn't get answers this part of the season, it's likely she will before the finale.

Goodbye is hard Cobra Kai. This series is the rare sequel that not only dominates in the ratings, but is also critically acclaimed/ This series not only delights in nostalgia, but is built on great action and a big heart. Now that the show has thrown down its biggest dramatic gauntlet, the stakes are higher than ever. However, with the love these creators and actors have for their characters, it will undoubtedly end with a bang.