Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Kite was created by CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama and writer Kazunori Itō, who aimed to create a character who is immersed in an MMORPG alongside the player. He was designed by artist Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, who was inspired by the manga character Naruto Uzumaki from the manga "Naruto" by Masashi Kishimoto. Sadamoto aimed to make Kite look like a typical teenager with an interesting outfit. Kite was voiced by Sayaka Aida by in Japanese and Mona Marshall in English; both actors took a liking to the character though Marshall lamented not playing the games.