Johnny Lawrence (played by William Zabka) is a protagonist in Cobra Kai.
A formerly wealthy man reduced to poverty and alcoholism in Reseda. Estranged from his son Robby, he reopens Cobra Kai to defend and train his neighbor Miguel Diaz, reigniting his old rivalry with Daniel LaRusso. Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) is a protagonist in Cobra Kai.
A wealthy car dealership owner married to Amanda, struggling to connect with his children after his mentor Miyagi's death. He opens the Miyagi-do dojo with Sam and Robby, sparking a rivalry with Johnny's Cobra Kai. Miguel Diaz (played by Xolo Maridueña) appears in Cobra Kai.
A teenage neighbor and high school student targeted by bullies. Johnny defends him and recruits him as his first student, which directly leads to the revival of Cobra Kai. Tory Nichols (played by Peyton List) appears in Cobra Kai.
Demetri Alexopoulos (played by Gianni DeCenzo) appears in Cobra Kai.
Kenny Payne (played by Dallas Dupree Young) appears in Cobra Kai.
John Kreese (played by Martin Kove) appears in Cobra Kai.
Cobra Kai (2018) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Johnny Lawrence
(played by William Zabka) — protagonist
A formerly wealthy man reduced to poverty and alcoholism in Reseda. Estranged from his son Robby, he reopens Cobra Kai to defend and train his neighbor Miguel Diaz, reigniting his old rivalry with Dan...
Daniel LaRusso
(played by Ralph Macchio) — protagonist
A wealthy car dealership owner married to Amanda, struggling to connect with his children after his mentor Miyagi's death. He opens the Miyagi-do dojo with Sam and Robby, sparking a rivalry with Johnn...
Miguel Diaz
(played by Xolo Maridueña) — supporting
A teenage neighbor and high school student targeted by bullies. Johnny defends him and recruits him as his first student, which directly leads to the revival of Cobra Kai.
Tory Nichols
(played by Peyton List) — supporting
Demetri Alexopoulos
(played by Gianni DeCenzo) — supporting
Kenny Payne
(played by Dallas Dupree Young) — supporting
John Kreese
(played by Martin Kove) — minor
Key Relationships
Johnny Lawrence → John Kreese
(Former Rivals/Enemies)
Tory Nichols → John Kreese
(Sensei/Devoted Student)
Johnny Lawrence → Miguel Diaz
(Mentor/Student)
Daniel LaRusso → John Kreese
(Rivals)
Johnny Lawrence → Daniel LaRusso
(United Coaches)
Miguel Diaz → Tory Nichols
(Love Triangle/Rivals)
Johnny Lawrence → Tory Nichols
(Sensei/Manipulated Student)
Daniel LaRusso → Tory Nichols
(Rivals)
Miguel Diaz → Demetri Alexopoulos
(Close Friends)
Daniel LaRusso → Miguel Diaz
(Sensei/Student)
Miguel Diaz → Daniel LaRusso
(Trusted Student)
Johnny Lawrence → Demetri Alexopoulos
(Mentor/Friend)
Daniel LaRusso → Demetri Alexopoulos
(Sensei/Student)
Miguel Diaz → John Kreese
(Manipulated Pawn)
Tory Nichols → Daniel LaRusso
(Reformed Student)
Story Analysis
Overall narrative architecture across all 6 seasons
Plot Progression
Season 1: Rivals Reborn
Season 2: Kreese's Return
Season 3: Aftermath & Expansion
Season 4: United Front
Season 5: Global Threat
Season 6: Sekai Taikai Finale
Cobra Kai (2018) · 8.2/10 · action-adventure, comedy, drama
