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Black Kite

2013Show1 season10 episodes

DramaFamily
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

Yasu's mother passed away when he was very young and his father abandoned him. Yasu's wife, Misako, also lost both her parents when she was young. The two spend their days in happiness, watching their young son, Akira, grow up.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

Shows with

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yuichiro Hirakawa, Yuji Nakamae, Daisuke Yamamuro
Written by
Yoshiko Morishita, Kiyoshi Shigematsu
Produced by
Akihiko Ishimaru
Music by
Takefumi Haketa

Everyone

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Facts

January 13, 2013 · March 17, 2013 · Ended

First aired
January 13, 2013
Last aired
March 17, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Black Kite?"

Questions about Black Kite

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Kite?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Black Kite worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Black Kite okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Black Kite?

8 h

About 8 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2013.

Is Black Kite plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Black Kite?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Black Kite in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.