Ralph Manchio actin isn’t helping things either. I’d say he is the weakest actor of any adult on set.
Well said. What you’re saying is really how’ve I’ve felt about this show from the start. It’s why Johnny is so likable, and I guess what makes me want to see stingray again. At the end of the day, I am not sure I even want Johnny story to have a resolution.
My favorite things with this series is Johnny's relationship with modern technology and Kyler talking like a 2000s teen gangsta which got me curios to know his age and to realize he is in his 30s.
I wonder if Joe Seo had a creative control of Kyler in regards to how teens act and he thought kids today say shit like "u da man dawg" or in the earlier season " yo fo shore"
The only concern I would have with Barnes is whether he can keep it together through adversity. He may have just mowed through lesser competition in all of these tournaments without really getting hit and having to slug it out. But there's no reason really to assume that.
Chozen seems better than Daniel for the most part but Daniel gave him a way tougher match than he gave Barnes.
Although getting confused by katas really isn't the greatest indicator of mental fortitude.
Barnes probably did fight crap competition but then again, who has Chozen fought? The thing is, Barnes competes regardless of the competition. Chozen was shown to be a thug with minions and people would not cross him because he was backed by Sato.
Regarding Chozens performance, in his defense, he was pretty fucked up mentality as well because he was disowned by his uncle. Him acting the way he did was probably very out of character for him even despite being a thug back then. That being said he was still a thug back in the day.
That being said, both Chozen and Mike have shown a more polite and tactful side to them whenever they interacted with other people. Chozen was polite and respectful to the American students in Sato dojo and Mike was pretty calm and respectful outside of dealing with Daniel.
It's a given that Barnes was a more dangerous opponent (at least in a tournament setting), unless Daniel regressed between KK2 and KK3. Barnes even symbolically stuffs and clowns Daniel's crane kick and drum punch attempts prior to the KK3 tournament, the latter of which finished Chozen. I think they were implying that Daniel is a fully technically proficient black belt in KK2 but that his mastery of kata in KK3 represents his further growth and maturity as a martial artist.
But re. cardio and conditioning, I don't think anyone beats Chozen. The scene below is notable for being both unintentionally hilarious and alpha badass. No romo but Chozen is absolutely jacked and his pecs are obscene.
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Jacked is not a hallmark of cardio. Mike has a better physique when it comes to cardio. That and he competes and has to deal with the crowd. Chozen has too much power and an unfair advantage of social dynamics since he owns the territory. People are too scared to challenge him because they also fear Sato. Chozen also had minions but Mike (outside of Snake and Dennis ) was a lone wolf.
Handcuff belt buckle? Broseph, that’s a Faragamo belt. Lol.
You are correct. I thought maybe perhaps that belt had some symbolism in regards to him having served time and now his level of wealth has dropped. I mean the way Terry was living was next level to Daniel. He is too OP financially and could destroy Daniel. So I feel like they have to Nerf his financial status otherwise he would crush Dan money wise.
Also, sadly the actor that played Johnnies stepfather passed away. I wonder if as a final act of kindness and redemption, the character may have left him his inheritance?
Maybe deep down, he was proud that Johnny stole his statue to pay for Miguel's surgery.
