It has been officially decided that Kyoto Animation’s latest project, Sparks of Tomorrow -Eureka Evrika- (Japanese title: Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku – Eureka Evrika -), will be streamed exclusively worldwide on Netflix starting in July 2026!
Accompanying the announcement at the “Next on Netflix 2026” lineup showcase held on Tuesday, January 27—which introduced new titles coming to Japan in 2026—the project’s global distribution visual has been released. Furthermore, a comment from the director, Minoru Ota, has also arrived.
Exclusive Worldwide Streaming on Netflix Starts July! Global Visual Revealed
It’s official: Sparks of Tomorrow -Eureka Evrika- will begin its exclusive worldwide streaming on Netflix this July!
This latest work from Kyoto Animation depicts the dreams of young boys and girls shining through an era of upheaval and innovation, using meticulous animation and an ambitious art style reminiscent of Impressionist paintings.
In conjunction with this announcement, the global distribution visual has been unveiled.
©Hiro Yuki, Kyoto Animation/Sparks of Tomorrow Production Committee
【Story Introduction】
The setting is Kyoto at the start of the 20th century, in a world that followed a different evolutionary path than our own. In this world, where only steam engines underwent abnormal development, the city is perpetually shrouded in smoke—.
A boy who lives with a skeptical outlook on life after losing the older brother with whom he once shared dreams of an “Age of Electricity.”
A girl who lives a devout, faithful life, harboring secret dreams for the future and deep regret regarding her late mother.
The two cross paths through the secrets surrounding the “20th Century Electrical Catalog,” a book where those dreams were once recorded…
A Comment from Director Minoru Ota Has Arrived
Director Minoru Ota shared his thoughts via a video message:
“The main staff and I have approached this work with a burning passion, challenging ourselves with new forms of expression because we wanted to deliver something to anime fans that they have never seen before. The core appeal of this work lies in its artistic backgrounds. Typically, backgrounds are meant to stay behind the characters, but this time, we intentionally increased their presence. It was a difficult task, but through countless retries, I believe we’ve created scenes where the art and the characters elevate one another. Production is currently reaching its climax, and the entire staff—including the cast—is breathing life into the work. I believe this will be a project that marks a new frontier for Kyoto Animation and resonates deeply with everyone who watches it. We hope our passion reaches you all the way from Kyoto. Please look forward to it.”
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『Sparks of Tomorrow -Eureka Evrika-』 Project Information
©Hiro Yuki, Kyoto Animation/Sparks of Tomorrow Production Committee
Synopsis
──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 andbreak through the dreams you once had!This is the story of .
A new frontier for Kyoto Animation.
With an ambitious art style reminiscent of Impressionist paintings and meticulous animation, this project depicts the dreams of youth who shone during an era of upheaval and innovation──.
Cast
Kihachi Sakamoto: Yuma Uchida
Inako Momokawa: Sora Amamiya
©Hiro Yuki, Kyoto Animation/Sparks of Tomorrow Production Committee
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*Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
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