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.
──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.
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!
Surpass who you are now and
break through the dreams you
once had!
This is the story of <regeneration>.
Surpass who you are now and break through the dreams you once had──! This is the story of < regeneration >.
Kyoto Animation's new frontier.
With challenging art backgrounds reminiscent of Impressionist paintings and intricate animation,
it depicts the dreams of boys and girls
shining in an era of upheaval and innovation.
it depicts the dreams of
boys and girls shining in an era of
upheaval and innovation.
Kyoto Animation's new frontier. With challenging art backgrounds reminiscent of Impressionist paintings and intricate animation, it depicts the dreams of boys and girls shining in an era of upheaval and innovation──.
STAFF
ORIGINAL WORK
Based on the novel Sparks of Tomorrow by Hiro Yuki(KA Esuma Bunko/Kyoto Animation)
DIRECTOR
SERIES COMPOSITION
Character DesignChief Animation Director
WORLDVIEW SETTING
MUSIC
ANIMATION STUDIO
Kyoto Animation
CAST
Kihachi Sakamoto
Inako Momokawa
Yosuke Mizoe
Seiroku Sakamoto
Kengo Kuga
Noriko Momokawa
CHARACTER
Kihachi
Sakamoto
VAYuma Uchida
"Suspicious"
A suspicious boy who loves tinkering with machines and inventing things. He swore to create an age of electricity with his admired older brother, and painted his dreams in the 20th Century Electrical Catalog. But when his brother and the catalog vanished, he gave up on his dreams, and complicated his timid nature.
Inako
Momokawa
VASora Amamiya
"I believe!"
A second daughter of a long-established Momokawa Sake Brewery in Fushimi, Kyoto. A clumsy girl who lacks confidence in herself but excels at trusting others. She has a secret dream of becoming the chief sake brewer like her deceased mother.
Yosuke
Mizoe
VAKoki Uchiyama
"Hand me the Electrical Catalog."
The heir of Mizoe Shoten, a store that made its fortune through steam engines, and a talented engineer. For some reason, he is obsessed with the 20th Century Electrical Catalog. He searches relentlessly for the Electrical Catalog through every method available, including being engaged to Inako.
Seiroku
Sakamoto
VADaisuke Ono
"The 20th century is the age of electricity!"
Kihachi’s older brother, a charismatic figure who is passionate about electrical inventions and captivates those around him. Recognizing Kihachi’s creativity, he pledges with him to make their dreams come true. He went to war carrying the 20th Century Electrical Catalog and never returned.
Kengo
Kuga
VAShunsuke Takeuchi
VATakeuchi
"I’m sorry… please forgive me."
A former soldier and Noriko’s fiancé. He is tough and physically strong, with power likened to a steam locomotive, earning him the nickname "Kugajouki." A schoolmate of Seiroku, he is also familiar with the 20th Century Electrical Catalog.
Noriko
Momokawa
VAMinako Kotobuki
"Fly!"
Inako’s older sister and Kengo’s fiancée. A versatile and dependable person skilled in martial arts. Fearsome when angry, she watches over Inako’s growth. She secretly possessed the 20th Century Electrical Catalog.
