Daniel LaRusso — The Karate Kid Part II Character Profile

About Daniel LaRusso

Determined martial artist who learns karate from Mr. Miyagi and becomes a champion.

Daniel LaRusso — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Crane kick, Defensive karate, Leadership, Resilience

• Strength: 7.5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Quick Facts about Daniel LaRusso

Nationality

American

Daniel LaRusso appears in 5 titles

• The Karate Kid (1984) — character page
• The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
• The Karate Kid Part III (1989) — character page
• Cobra Kai (2018) — character page
• Karate Kid: Legends (2025) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Ralph Macchio

Appears in

The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Daniel LaRusso — Conflict Arch Enemy — Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto)

  Primary antagonistic rivalry driven by honor, business disputes, and martial arts competition.

• Daniel LaRusso — Romantic Interest — Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita)

  Developing romantic bond that provides emotional support amid village tensions.

• Daniel LaRusso — Conflict Former Opponent — John Kreese (Martin Kove)

  Past tournament adversaries whose rivalry defines the opening conflict.

• Daniel LaRusso — Conflict Former Rival — Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka)

  Previous tournament rivals connected through the Cobra Kai dojo's defeat.

• Daniel LaRusso — Social Guest Host — Yukie (Nobu McCarthy)

  Hospitality relationship that bridges Daniel to the local community and past.

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More characters from The Karate Kid Part II

• Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita)
• Sato Toguchi (Danny Kamekona)
• Yukie (Nobu McCarthy)
• John Kreese (Martin Kove)
• Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto)
• Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita)
• Bystander (Eddie Smith)
• Bobby (Ron Thomas)
• Tommy (Rob Garrison)
• Dutch (Chad McQueen)
• Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka)
• Toshio (Joey Miyashima)