Kite(1998)
“Dangerous things come in small packages.”
Overview
Sawa, orphaned as a child by murderous thugs, now targets the scourge of society as a trained killer for a mercenary syndicate. Coquettish and capable of unimaginable violence, she's grown into the perfect weapon — but doubt takes hold in Sawa's mind when her fellow assassin, Oburi, decides he wants out.
Director
Yasuomi Umetsu
Studio
ARMS
Cast
Konami Yoshida
as Sawa (voice)
Kousuke Okano
as Oburi (voice)
Kinryu Arimoto
as Akai (voice)
Rokuro Naya
as Kanie (voice)
Dai Matsumoto
as Investigator (voice)
Rei Igarashi
as Reporter (voice)
Naho Hirokawa
as Street Kid A / Boy (voice)
Itsumi Sawada
as Street Kid B / Girl (voice)
Hiroshi Aida
as Comedian A (voice)
Nobuyuki Takano
as Comedian B (voice)
Douglas Cartwright
as Bodyguard A (voice)
William Rain
as Bodyguard B (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
0h 50m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
ARMS • Green Bunny • Studio Beam
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kite?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kite (1998).
What is Kite about?▼
Sawa, orphaned as a child by murderous thugs, now targets the scourge of society as a trained killer for a mercenary syndicate. Coquettish and capable of unimaginable violence, she's grown into the perfect weapon — but doubt takes hold in Sawa's mind when her fellow assassin, Oburi, decides he wants out.
Who directed Kite?▼
Kite was directed by Yasuomi Umetsu and released in 1998. It is a animation, action, thriller film.
How long is Kite?▼
Kite has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
Who stars in Kite?▼
The cast of Kite includes Konami Yoshida as Sawa (voice), Kousuke Okano as Oburi (voice), Kinryu Arimoto as Akai (voice), Rokuro Naya as Kanie (voice), Dai Matsumoto as Investigator (voice) and more.
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