Kite (1998)★ 6.6/10
A Kite
- Action
- Adventure
- Animation
- Crime
- Drama
- Thriller
- Sci-Fi
Directed by: Yasuomi Umetsu, Yūki Iwai, Keizō Kusakawa
Written by: Yasuomi Umetsu
Trained by corrupt detectives, Sawa carries out contract killings until meeting Oburi, whose presence pushes her to attempt an escape from their control.
- Original title
- A Kite
- Storyline
- After her parents' murder, schoolgirl Sawa falls under the control of detectives Akai and Kanie. The corrupt pair train her as an assassin, promising vengeance while forcing her to kill politicians, celebrities, and businessmen. Abused by Akai and trapped by their manipulation, Sawa executes missions flawlessly until she meets Oburi, another orphaned vigilante. Together, they plan to escape their handlers and build a life free from violence and control.
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 6,593
- Companies
- Arms, Beam Entertainment, Green Bunny, Studio Kikan, A.C.O.G., Animaze Germany, Anime Works, Banzaï, Buzz Channel, Discotek Media, Happinet, I-On New Media, Independent Film Channel (IFC), JONU Media, Kitty Media, MC Entertainment, Madman Entertainment, Media Blasters
- Release dates
- KR January 1, 1998
- JP February 25, 1998
- DE January 1, 2000
- CA March 7, 2000
- US March 7, 2000
- IT January 1, 2002
- RU January 1, 2002
- AU January 1, 2005
- NZ January 1, 2005
- FR January 1, 2006
- SG April 3, 2021
- TH June 30, 2021
- TW April 10, 2026