Kaya serves as an antagonist in the 2017 adaptation, engaging the main protagonists in combat. In one confrontation, he appears to kill Kukuri, though this is later revealed to be a replica created by her Guru Guru magic. A photo book belonging to him is presented as an example of fan disservice, though its specific contents remain undescribed. His actions, including the apparent snatching of Nike, trigger a significant emotional moment for Kukuri, leading to her transformation into a devil form.