AFA Thailand 2026 Event Report | World Premiere Library | SPECIAL | Sparks of Tomorrow
SPECIAL
AFA Thailand 2026 World Premiere 2nd stop - Event Report
Excitement is building around the world.
Don't miss where it all begins—!
The TV anime Sparks of Tomorrow, produced by Kyoto Animation, will begin TV broadcasting and stream exclusively worldwide on Netflix starting July 5, 2026.
In addition to Japan, world premiere events for Sparks of Tomorrow are scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom, Thailand and North America. This series has also been officially selected and nominated in the TV Films Category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026, further building anticipation among audiences around the globe.
The World Premiere 2nd stop was held on May 31 at AFA Thailand 2026, drawing an audience of approximately 1,500 attendees. As a special guest for the advance screening of Episodes 1 and 2, Yuma Uchida, who voices the protagonist Kihachi Sakamoto, took the stage and shared the appeal of the series directly with fans.
Set in Kyoto during the fictional Meiji Era, an alternate age in which steam technology has developed far beyond historical reality, Sparks of Tomorrow follows youngsters pursuing their dreams, confronting personal struggles, and taking their first steps toward a brighter future.
Through its ambitious visual storytelling, the series portrays themes that resonate across borders and cultures, moving audiences around the world.
Anticipation continues to grow worldwide for Kyoto Animation's upcoming TV anime Sparks of Tomorrow.