Kite

About Kite

If you are hunting for a new action series, Kite (A Kite) deserves a look (1998). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: 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.

More of the story: From celebrities and politicians to influential businessmen, Sawa is tasked with assassinating targets selected arbitrarily by her crooked overseers. She executes every task without fail, and her distinctive weapon has become infamous among the metropolis'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.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Arms, so the studio's house style defines how Kite looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1998, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.