A Kite


Kite

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Alternative Titles

Japanese: A KITE(カイト)
English: Kite
German: Kite
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Information

Type: OVA
Episodes: 2
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Feb 25, 1998 to Oct 25, 1998
Licensors: Media Blasters
Studios: Arms
Source: Original
Genres: ActionAction, DramaDrama, HentaiHentai
Theme: GoreGore
Duration: 26 min. per ep.
Rating: Rx - Hentai

Statistics

Score: 6.541 (scored by 3541535,415 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: N/A2
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #2567
Members: 71,056
Favorites: 330

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Synopsis

After her parents were brutally murdered, school girl Sawa was taken into custody by Akai and Kanie, a pair of detectives assigned to her case. Corrupt and immoral, they train the girl to become a weapon, dangling the promise of vengeance in front of the hapless orphan. From celebrities and politicians to influential businessmen, Sawa is tasked with assassinating targets selected arbitrarily by her crooked overseers. She executes every mission without fail, and her distinctive weapon has become infamous among the city's police officers.

Physically abused by Akai, who is no more righteous than her victims, Sawa begins to dream of a life unhindered by the shadow of her "guardians." One day, Sawa meets Oburi, a fellow orphan and vigilante. They quickly form a bond born of desperation and disgruntlement at the unjust world, envisioning a future free from the stain of murder.

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Background

This OVA has been released in three versions: a censored version; a "director's cut," with an extra fifteen minutes of footage; and the original "uncut" version, which remains uncensored. The uncut version contains graphic sexuality and graphic nudity, which led to the OVA in its original state getting banned in many countries.

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Characters & Voice Actors

Sawa

Main
Yoshida, Konami
Japanese

Oburi

Main
Oyamada, Shingo
Japanese

Akai

Supporting
Shibusawa, Gorou
Japanese

Kanie

Supporting
Yamada, Tatsuo
Japanese

Staff

Umetsu, Yasuomi
Director, Storyboard, Creator, Animation Director, Character Design, Screenplay, Key Animation
Tsuruoka, Youta
Sound Director
Kusakawa, Keizou
Episode Director
Simpson, Scott
Script


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Reviews

Mar 23, 2023
Kite is a controversial anime that tells the story of Sawa, an orphaned teenage girl who is trained by a corrupt police detective named Akai to become an assassin. The series is divided into two parts, with the first part exploring Sawa's past and how she became an assassin, while the second part focuses on her mission of revenge against those who wronged her.

The storytelling in Kite is masterful. The series expertly navigates complex themes such as revenge, redemption, and the moral ambiguity of vigilantism. The series doesn't shy away from topics like pedophilia or sexual violence. Instead, it dives headfirst into them, exploring the ...
Nov 26, 2023
Mixed Feelings
I like how the story explores themes of revenge, corruption, and the consequences of a broken society.
As Sawa carries out her assignments, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal, uncovering secrets about the people she once trusted.
I enjoy its blend of dark storytelling, action and "mature" themes/scenes :)
The plot development might be foreseeable, especially if you are familiar with similar themes. However, you may appreciate the story for its atmosphere, style, and the exploration of morally complex situations.
The characters, including the protagonist Sawa, are not extensively developed in terms of depth. They serve more as conduits for the intense and violent ...
May 15, 2021
There is something to be said for aesthetic value, but Kite shows that aesthetic value alone will not make an anime bearable.

To preface this, I am sure the version I was able to get my hands on cut out most of the nudity and sex, if other reviews are to be believed, as I saw no explicit sex scenes, simply small clips of nudity or the implication of sex. If that influences my review in any way, I apologize in advance.

Story- 2

What is Kite about? After watching it I can tell you this: violence. That's it. That's the entire plot, too. It's challenging ...

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Recent Forum Discussion

Poll: Kite Episode 1 Discussion
MaxCrazy7 - Apr 23, 2009
21 repliesby Burayan »»
Feb 16, 9:10 PM
Poll: Kite Episode 2 Discussion ( 1 2 )
MaxCrazy7 - Apr 23, 2009
50 repliesby oraha12 »»
Dec 4, 2023 4:42 PM
Amazing action scene quality, looking for more like this.
Zarutaku - Nov 13, 2023
1 repliesby Theo1899 »»
Nov 13, 2023 12:30 PM
"Sex scenes were necessary to the story"
Blackouting - Mar 8, 2014
27 repliesby LoveLikeBlood »»
Dec 18, 2022 4:53 AM
LAME ass ending
mugwump - Jun 17, 2008
33 repliesby DiegoNotChill »»
Sep 6, 2022 4:03 PM