The Biggest Fantasy Anime of The Year Is Finally Streaming on Netflix

July 5, 2026, 9:00pm

2026 is one of the biggest years for Netflix anime, especially after the premiere of Love Through a Prism, Cosmic Princess Kaguya, Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai, and more exciting series and films. Now that the exciting Summer 2026 anime season is finally here, the platform has another set of new releases for fans, including Sparks of Tomorrow by the renowned Kyoto Animation. The animation studio, established in 1985, is known for several critically acclaimed anime, including Violet Evergarden, A Silent Voice, and many more. Sparks of Tomorrow was announced in January this year, and the anime is finally streaming on Netflix.

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The platform will stream new episodes every week after the Japanese broadcast. The anime has already built up quite the hype thanks to the excellent staff, including director Minaru Ota, who has contributed to the acclaimed films A Silent Voice, Violet Evergarden, Liz and the Blue Bird, among many other films and series. Now that the first episode has already premiered, it’s evident that Sparks of Tomorrow is easily the best historical fantasy anime of the year.

What Is Sparks of Tomorrow About?

This visually striking anime is based on the acclaimed light novel written by Hiro Yuki and illustrated by Kazumi Ikeda. The story takes place in an alternate version of early 20th-century Japan, where Kyoto is different from the world we are familiar with. Since the fathers of the modern age of electricity died before they could mark their names in history, Kyoto entered an era of steam power instead of electricty. However, due to the rapid development of steam power, the city is shrouded in soot and smoke, which is affecting the daily lives of the citizens.

Kihachi Sakamoto, a young man, grieves the tragic death of his brother, with whom he shared hopes of a new age of electricity. He spends his days in suspicion of a strange dream he once had and is trying to look for an answer, which is all somehow connected to the advancement in technology.

On the other hand, Inaoko Momonkawa, a devout girl, has buried an overwhelming feeling of regret in her heart after her mother’s tragic death. After a fateful encounter, the duo embarks on a journey to seek the secret of the Electrical Catalog and unveil the dark truth hidden from the country.

Sparks of Tomorrow Also Held an Early Screening at Anime Expo

Since Anime Expo was held so close to the anime’s debut, the official X handle confirmed a special screening of the first two episodes for the attendees on July 3rd, 2026. This gave the anime’s premiere a massive boost as the Anime Expo is one of the biggest conventions in the world. For over three decades now, the annual convention held in California has been bringing exciting news, merchandise, and more for fans. Everything from the animation to the soundtrack and even the striking backgrounds in the first episode are enough to prove that viewers are in for an exciting journey ahead.

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