Warning: There are spoilers ahead for the Cobra Kai series finale.

season 6 delivers a surprising wardrobe choice for Daniel LaRusso during the finale. , starting with Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo and revisiting his rivalry with LaRusso (Ralph Macchio). Cobra Kai has officially ended with season 6, concluding the series with Johnny and Daniel leading their respective dojos, but finally cooperating both as allies and now friends.

While speaking with Netflix, Cobra Kai's co-creator, Jon Hurwitz, Throughout the series, Daniel has firmly upheld Miyagi-Do’s teachings, positioning him to often clash with Johnny Lawrence’s more aggressive Cobra Kai approach. However, the finale sees both characters embracing each other’s methods. Check out Hurwitz's comments below:

“This was this joint victory between Johnny and Daniel: Daniel [has] finally come to the realization that it’s OK not to be Miyagi-Do all the time, that Johnny[’s beliefs] had some value … and Johnny recogniz[es] Daniel’s beliefs were valuable as well. These two people with very different philosophies in life can come together as one and win the day.”

Daniel LaRusso’s decision to wear a black gi reflects his character development in Cobra Kai. From the start, the series has explored the ideological battle between Miyagi-Do’s defensive techniques and Cobra Kai’s more belligerent philosophy. Cobra Kai's narrative has frequently placed Daniel and Johnny at odds. By the finale, and his ability to now value Johnny's as well.

Furthermore, while allowing its characters to evolve. Costume changes have been used throughout the series to reflect Cobra Kai's character arcs, such as Johnny’s rebranding of Eagle Fang Karate and the fluctuating identity of Cobra Kai under different leadership. By incorporating this visual shift for Daniel, the creators emphasize how much he has changed since The Karate Kid.

Daniel’s black gi is a striking representation of how Cobra Kai has developed its main characters while respecting their origins. The series has consistently prioritized the message that growth comes from experience, rather than strict obedience to the past. By having Daniel embrace a new perspective, the finale avoids repeating old behaviors and instead provides a satisfying conclusion to his long-running rivalry with Johnny. throughout its 6-season run.

Source: Netflix

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