Kite

Original title: A kaito

TV Mini Series
1998
TV-MA
51m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

5.6K

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Adult Animation Anime Coming-of-Age Conspiracy Thriller Psychological Drama Action Adventure Animation Crime Drama

A young girl, orphaned at an early age, carries out assassinations at the behest of her mentor.A young girl, orphaned at an early age, carries out assassinations at the behest of her mentor.A young girl, orphaned at an early age, carries out assassinations at the behest of her mentor.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

5.6K

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POPULARITY

4,609

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Trivia
Three versions were released in the USA by Media Blasters: a "General Release" version (rated 16-up) was released in 2000 and a "Director's Cut" version (rated 18-up) was released in 2002 which was released by their adult label Kitty Media, which contains nearly 10 minutes of explicit footage. This Director's Cut version, however, is missing 12 seconds worth of footage found in the original Japanese release. A third release, labeled "Uncut Special Edition" (also rated 18-up) was released in 2004 and was also released by Media Blasters adult label Kitty Media, contains Kite in its original, uncut form.

Quotes
Comedian A: You're really a lucky little girl, you know that? Those ugly dogs in my fan club don't even know about this place. I'm gong to do things to you that they never even dreamed of.
Old Lady: Disgusting, vulgar arrogant punk, touching sweet young girls like that in public, just because you think your some big TV star you think you can do anything you want, who do you think you are bringing young girls up o your apartment to do who knows what. Shame on you!
Comedian A: Shut up!
[Comedian A kicks the Old Lady and she groans in pain]
Comedian A: So how does it feel being kicked by a arrogant celebrity punk; you old bitch? Your stinking perfume makes me utterly sick to my stomach. You're the disgusting one you shriveled up cunt! Hmph.

Alternate versions
All USA releases have overlays over the Japanese ending credits.

Connections
Featured in Kite Music Video (2000)

Soundtracks
Main Theme
Composed by An Fu

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Featured review

8/10

Dark, erotic tale of underaged assassin

Director and storyboarder Yasuomi Umetsu's high octane visuals hang from KITE's basic, unoriginal storyline, but don't let that put you off this pleasing document.

An assassin forced to kill and driven into occasional sexual servitude by perverted bosses is the basic set-up of this excuse for subversion (nothing wrong with that).

That the assassin looks twelve (despite her concessionary breasts) is why KITE is questionable material in more conservative circles.

The shoot-outs are beautifully realized and the sound effects are sharp and effective. Umetsu has a passion for the domino effect of violence as one grisly atrocity begets another until the Tokyo streets and subways resemble a hellish inferno.

The erotic sequences, cut or softened in some versions, are as explicit as you can possibly get and gorgeously drawn.

The 2004 Kitty Media DVD (the only one to get) is totally uncut, as is a German disc released a couple of year's ago (sans English subs).

KITE is juvenile in spots, slow in others, but it's a good animated co-feature if you're thinking of screening Luc Besson's THE PROFESSIONAL for your comrades.