Sparks of Tomorrow is set to premiere on Netflix on July 5, 2026. This new anime from Kyoto Animation adapts the novel 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku by Hiro Yuki, published by KA Esuma Bunko, weaving a tale that blends romance, adventure, and science fiction.
Sparks of Tomorrow Series | 2026
Available on Netflix on July 5, 2026
Anime, romance, adventure, science fiction
Directed by Minoru Ota | Series composition by Tatsuhiko Urahata
Starring Yuma Uchida, Sora Amamiya, Koki Uchiyama
Original title: 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku
Nationality: Japan
In an alternate early-20th-century reality, Kyoto lies under a thick smog, in a world where technology has grown around steam rather than electricity. The story follows a boy haunted by his brother's death and a deeply devout girl, each tethered to shattered dreams and a future they no longer dare to imagine.
Their meeting sets them on the trail of the electrical catalog of the twentieth century, a document tied to the possibility of a different future. As they search for this vanished catalog, the two protagonists must confront their past and press on in a society torn by tensions around progress, faith, and technological upheaval.
Sparks of Tomorrow, known in English by that title, is being pitched as Kyoto Animation's latest high-profile project. The official site confirms a television broadcast and an exclusive worldwide Netflix release starting July 5, 2026.
The creative team brings together Minoru Ota as director, Tatsuhiko Urahata to compose the series, Kohei Okamura for character design and animation direction, Takaaki Suzuki to build the world, and Hitomi Koto on the music. Yuma Uchida voices Kihachi Sakamoto, while Sora Amamiya voices Inako Momokawa.
With its retro-futuristic vibe, an alternate Japan, and a narrative anchored in electricity as the promise of change, Étincelles de demain could appeal to Netflix subscribers who enjoy sci-fi anime and light-novel adaptations. The series is less aimed at viewers seeking a contemporary, realistic story or a lighthearted comedy.
The official trailer for Étincelles de demain offers a glimpse into Kyoto's smoky, hazy world, introduces the two main characters, and highlights the impressionistic visual direction chosen by Kyoto Animation.
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