The first wholly new anime from the beloved Kyoto Animation, the adaptation of Hiro Yuki’s 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku light novel with the English title Sparks of Tomorrow , will premiere in July 2026 worldwide. The series announced the news on its official accounts today, shortly after the Next on Netflix Japan 2026 presentation, which showcased a new visual and a behind-the-scenes video. Sparks of Tomorrow Streaming Date Visual The anime is directed by Minoru Ota (episode director on many KyoAni titles) in his series directorial debut at Kyoto Animation with series composition written by Tatsuhiko Urahata ( Violet Evergarden ), character designs and chief animation direction by Kohei Okamura ( Free! The Final Stroke ), worldview setting by Takaaki Suzuki ( Violet Evergarden ) and music by video game composer Hitomi Koto. The series will release worldwide on Netflix in July 2026. Kyoto Animation describes the series as such: A Tale of Adventure for Boys and Girls Who Dreamed of the Age of Electricity in a World Shrouded in Smoke! ──This was a little while ago. Kyoto in the early 20th century, having evolved differently from the history we know today.In a world where only steam engines had advanced, the city was shrouded in smoke. A boy who lost his brother, with whom he had dreamed of the "Age of Electricity," and now lives with deep suspicion. A girl who keeps her dreams for the future and her regrets for her deceased mother hidden in her heart, now living a devout life. The boy and girl meet while seeking the secret of the "20th Century Electrical Catalog," which depicted their dreams. Surpass who you are now and break through the dreams you once had! This is the story of <regeneration>. Source: Sparks of Tomorrow on X (formerly Twitter)
