Kite Collection

The "Kite Collection" is a series of Japanese-produced anime films released between 1998 and 2008. The collection comprises three films, with the online rights currently held by Sony Pictures while home video rights are managed by Anime Works. The films were also adapted into a manga serialized in Comic Valkyrie magazine. The collection's runtime totals 169 minutes across its three installments. "Kite Liberator," released in 2008, is a direct-to-video sequel that distinguishes itself from the first film by omitting any sexual content and featuring a different cast of characters. It was released bundled with "Kite: Director's Cut." The films within the collection have a combined budget and revenue of zero. The individual films include "Kaito" (1998), "Mezzo Forte" (2000), and "Kite Liberator" (2008). These films were produced over a ten-year period, with a total active lifespan spanning from 1998 to 2008.