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Sparks of Tomorrow

2026Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A nostalgic, wondrous animated series about history and growing up, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E8 "Ani no Ashiato" 7.9

Episodes

7.6

Story

Chasing an unseen light!

In an alternate past, an unlikely duo team up to look for a missing catalog that could bring electricity to the smoke-filled streets of Kyoto.

Feels like

  • Taisho-Era Mystery
  • Atmospheric Period Drama
  • Electro-Fantasy
  • Melancholic Romance
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Slow-Burn Investigation
  • Nostalgic Japan
  • Human vs. Machine
  • Cinematic Immersion
  • Coming-of-Age in History

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Minoru Ota, Noriyuki Kitanohara, Ryo Miyaki
Written by
Tatsuhiko Urahata, Takaaki Suzuki, Atsuo Ishino
Produced by
Shinichi Nakamura, Ryutaro Usukura, Tomoki Ueda
Music by
Hitomi Koto

Everyone

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Facts

July 5, 2026 · September 27, 2026 · Ended

First aired
July 5, 2026
Last aired
September 27, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sparks of Tomorrow?"

Questions about Sparks of Tomorrow

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Where can I stream Sparks of Tomorrow?

Netflix

In the United States, Sparks of Tomorrow streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Sparks of Tomorrow worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Sparks of Tomorrow okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Sparks of Tomorrow?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2026 to 2026.

Is Sparks of Tomorrow good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sparks of Tomorrow in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.