Mr. Miyagi is an essential character within The Karate Kid universe, and his heartbreaking military backstory helped inform his mentor-like relationship with his protégé, Daniel LaRusso.

Daniel-San and Miyagi develop a very tight bond. And don't forget these crucial wrinkles: A random appearance by Banarama's "Cruel Summer" (an '80s classic) during the scene when Daniel gets ...

Sendai Ikuei, located in the Miyagi Prefecture capital ... It was the 10th time for a Tohoku team to advance to the final of the summer tournament, which was first established in 1915.