TV series
Black Kite
2013, Japanese, on TBS. Created by Kiyoshi Shigematsu.
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. Unfortunately, a freakish accident occurs that results in Misako sacrificing her life to protect her son. Yasu loses himself in grief and remorse, but recovers as he vows to raise his 3 year-old son as best as possible.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 46 min
- Status
- Ended in 2013
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Latest episode
S1 E10: The End ~ The miraculous gift of 30 years of life and love from father to son
Aired 17 March 2013
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kiyoshi ShigematsuCreator
- Seiyo UchinoYasuo Ichikawa · 10 ep
- Takeru SatohAkira Ichikawa · 10 ep
- Kazue FukiishiYumi Sakamoto · 10 ep
- BengalPresident Bito · 10 ep
- Kenta UchinoRokukawa Shinnosuke · 10 ep
- Tsubasa HondaMatsumoto Kyo · 10 ep
- Takako KatouSachie · 10 ep
- Akira EmotoKaiun · 10 ep
- Mami HashimotoKuzuhara's wife · 10 ep
- Takuma OtooKuzuhara Tetsuya · 10 ep
- Yumi AsoTaeko · 10 ep
- Kazuya TakahashiHagimoto Chief · 10 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 January 2013
- Last aired
- 17 March 2013
- Network
- TBS
- Original title
- とんび
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Black Kite is based on
Black Kite is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Black Kite: quick answers
Is Black Kite worth watching?
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How many seasons of Black Kite are there?
Black Kite has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 46 minutes each.
Is Black Kite finished?
Yes. Black Kite ended in 2013, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Black Kite on?
Black Kite isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
Black Kite parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Black Kite?
If you liked Black Kite, try Road to Avonlea, Princess Sarah, Tyler Perry's The Oval.
Who created Black Kite?
Black Kite was created by Kiyoshi Shigematsu and stars Seiyo Uchino, Takeru Satoh, Kazue Fukiishi.
What is Black Kite based on?
Black Kite is adapted from a novel.