Three versions were released in the USA by Media Blasters: a "General Release" version (rated 16-up) was released in 2000 and a "Director's Cut" version (rated 18-up) was released in 2002 which was released by their adult label Kitty Media, which contains nearly 10 minutes of explicit footage. This Director's Cut version, however, is missing 12 seconds worth of footage found in the original Japanese release. A third release, labeled "Uncut Special Edition" (also rated 18-up) was released in 2004 and was also released by Media Blasters adult label Kitty Media, contains Kite in its original, uncut form.
The sex scenes in Kite were a result of the director's contractual obligation to the production companies who provided the funding.
Sawa makes a one-second cameo in Mezzo Forte.
Kite was banned in China, Norway, and Sweden.
The version released in Germany by OVA 18 is the uncut version.