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What is a kite anime?

Kite, known as A Kite (Japanese: A カイト) in Japan, is a Japanese original video animation written and directed by Yasuomi Umetsu. Two 26-minute episodes were released on VHS on February 25 and October 25, 1998 respectively. However, subsequent releases, including all three DVD releases in the United States, have edited the OVA into a 51-minute film.

When did a kite come out in Japan?

A Kite was first released on VHS in Japan on February 25, 1998 and October 25, 1998, and was released on DVD in Japan on July 25 and December 18, 1998. An edited version titled A Kite: International Version was released on DVD in Japan on July 25, 2000.

Is kite getting a live action movie?

A live action adaptation of Kite has been reported to be in various stages of pre-production for a number of years now, with American film director Rob Cohen attached as either director or producer. The content of the live action film is expected to be toned down from the original OVA.

What is your review of kite?

Story 4/10 Kite is the story of an orphan who was 'adopted' by a 'caring' detective who raised her to be an assasin and take out the people he deemed bad. The story was kind of bland and confusing.

Is Oburi dead kite?

Downer Ending: After they escape their former "guardians" to start a new life together, Oburi is ambushed and murdered by the same young girl he encountered earlier while Sawa patiently waits for him at home.

What happens to Sawa in kite?

Subsequently, over the years, she kills whomever she is ordered to, including corrupt police officers and corporate fat cats. Sawa's assassinations are famous among the police for her use of special bullets that explode inside the body after piercing the skin.

Are Kite and Kite Liberator connected?

Kite is a series of films created by Yasuomi Umetsu. It was started in 1998 with the release of Kite. It was followed by a 2008 sequel Kite Liberator. The first film of the series was adapted into a live-action film of the same name and was released in 2014.

Who killed Oburi in kite?

AkaiOburi is leaving Akai and Kanie's service after killing three more targets, but Akai orders Sawa to kill Oburi instead of letting him go.

How long is kite uncensored?

Rated: 18 and Older. English dub, Japanese language with English subtitles. 51 mins.

Where was kite filmed?

Filming. Filming wrapped in February 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Is there a Kite Liberator 2?

Kite-Kite Liberator 2-Disc-Edition [Import allemand]

How many kite movies are there?

Kite1998Kite Liberator2007Kite/Movies

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A singer quits her band to become an actress and sheds her "good girl" image to further her career.Perfect Blue / Film synopsis

Who directed Kite?

On February 3, 2013, Ralph Ziman took over as director of the film after Ellis died on January 7, 2013; actors India Eisley and Callan McAuliffe subsequently joined the cast. On May 10, 2013, The Weinstein Company acquired worldwide distribution rights for Kite, with a release date of August 25, 2014.

What is the plot of Kite?

Plot. Kite revolves around a schoolgirl named Sawa who is orphaned in her early teens. Her parents are the victims of a gory double murder. When the film opens, Sawa is on a date with a celebrity, but he begins yelling at an old lady, who had rebuked him for promiscuous ways, being on a date with such a young girl.

Why is Kite banned?

Kite was also banned in many countries. Kite is banned in Norway due to scenes in the film being considered "child pornography" which is a criminal offence in Norway. However, a censored version is available. It is considered an anime cult classic by some fans.

What is the second anime based on Mezzo Forte?

See also. Mezzo Forte —Umetsu's second anime OVA, which also concerns a young woman working as an assassin, and a cameo by Sawa. Mezzo DSA —television series based on Mezzo Forte. Cool Devices: Yellow Star, previously directed by Umetsu, features "prototype" character designs, and similar subject matter.

When did Kite Liberator come out?

A sequel entitled Kite Liberator features a different cast of characters including a new character named Monaka Noguchi. It was released on April 8, 2008 in the United States and Japan and bundled with Kite: Director's Cut. Kite Liberator along with Kite were released in December 2013 on Netflix .

When was Kite Special Edition released?

A DVD and Blu-Ray set titled A Kite Special Edition was released in Japan on April 3, 2015. The OVA has been released three times in the United States, each with less censorship than the last (with the most recent release being reputedly uncensored). Kite was also banned in many countries.

Where was the original Kite filmed?

Ellis took the helm for the remake. On December 17, 2012 Samuel L. Jackson announced that he was the first to join the cast of Ellis's Kite, with filming taking place in Johannesburg.

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.

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.

What is the special edition of Kite?

A third release, labeled "Special Edition", contains Kite in its original, uncut form. All contain all of the violent aspects of the movie , but the general release only contains a scene featuring a mature Sawa naked. The other two contain sex scenes.

Who is the girl in Kite?

Kite revolves around a schoolgirl named Sawa (さわ) who is orphaned in her early teens. Her parents are the victims of a gory double murder. The detectives investigating the crime, Akai あかい ("red") and Kanie, take her in as guardians. Akai begins a sexual relationship with Sawa , forcing her to become his sex slave for the duration of his guardianship.

How long is Kaito?

The original Japanese release ran for two 30 minute episodes. However, subsequent releases, including the first two releases in the United States, have edited the OVA into one hour-long "movie".

Is Mezzo Forte based on Kite?

Mezzo Forte, Umetsu's unofficial follow up to Kite, which also concerns a young woman working as an assassin, and a cameo by Sawa. Mezzo DSA - television series based on Mezzo Forte. Cool Devices: Yellow Star, previously directed by Umetsu, features "prototype" character designs and similar subject matter.

Is Kite an anime?

However, it is considered an anime cult classic by some fans. A live action adaptation of Kite has been reported to be in various stages of pre-production for a number of years now, with American film director Rob Cohen attached as either director or producer.

Overview

External links

• Kite Information at Arms Company Website (in Japanese)
• Kite at IMDb
• Kite (OVA) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
• Animerica review

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