Sparks of Tomorrow (also known as Nijuuseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika) is ending its first season with Episode 13 on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The Kyoto Animation steampunk romance anime, which premiered on July 5, 2026, wraps up its 13-episode run on Netflix worldwide and on Japanese television networks. New episodes stream every Sunday at 23:00 JST on Netflix, with the finale bringing the story of Kihachi Sakamoto and Inako Momokawa to a close. Below are the exact streaming times for major locations, a full anime overview, and a detailed recap of Episode 12.
Sparks of Tomorrow Episode 13 Release Date and Time
Episode 13 premieres on September 27, 2026, at the same time as previous episodes. The Japanese broadcast airs on TOKYO MX at 23:00 JST, with BS11 at 23:30, ABC TV at 24:40, and TV Aichi at 25:20. Netflix releases the episode worldwide at the same time as the Japanese broadcast.
The following list shows the exact streaming time for Episode 13 across major regions and time zones:
- Japan (JST): Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 PM
- USA and Canada (Pacific Time): Sunday, September 27 at 7:00 AM
- USA and Canada (Eastern Time): Sunday, September 27 at 10:00 AM
- United Kingdom, Portugal, Ghana (GMT/BST): Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 PM (BST)
- Central Europe, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, France (CEST): Sunday, September 27 at 3:00 PM
- India (IST): Sunday, September 27 at 7:30 PM
- Japan and South Korea (JST/KST): Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 PM
- Australia (AEST): Monday, September 28 at 12:00 AM
- Brazil (BRT): Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 AM
These times are based on the confirmed 23:00 JST Netflix release schedule that has been consistent throughout the season.
Where to Watch Sparks of Tomorrow
Netflix holds exclusive worldwide streaming rights for Sparks of Tomorrow. The series is available in Japanese with subtitles in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and others. Japanese viewers can also watch on ABC TV, TOKYO MX, TV Aichi, and BS11.
A Netflix subscription is required to stream the series. The platform offers the anime in Japanese original audio with audio descriptions, as well as English and Spanish (Latin America) dubs. Subtitles are available in English, Spanish, and Japanese.
Sparks of Tomorrow Anime Overview
Sparks of Tomorrow is an original anime produced by Kyoto Animation, the studio known for Violet Evergarden and A Silent Voice. The series is directed by Minoru Ota, with series composition by Hiro Yuki, who also wrote the original novel. The anime blends steampunk, historical fiction, and romance in an alternate version of early 20th-century Kyoto.
Key details about the anime:
- Genre: Steampunk, sci-fi, romance, coming-of-age, historical fantasy
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
- Director: Minoru Ota
- Original Story: Hiro Yuki (20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku)
- Episode Count: 13 episodes (Season 1)
- Premiere Date: July 5, 2026
- Streaming Platform: Netflix (worldwide exclusive)
- Japanese Broadcast: ABC TV, TOKYO MX, TV Aichi, BS11
- Main Cast: Yuma Uchida as Kihachi Sakamoto, Sora Amamiya as Inako Momokawa, Koki Uchiyama as Yosuke Mizoe, Daisuke Ono as Seiroku Sakamoto
The story takes place in a world where steam power advanced rapidly, but electricity barely developed. Kyoto is covered in smoke and soot from steam machines. Kihachi Sakamoto once dreamed of creating an “Age of Electricity” with his older brother Seiroku, writing their ideas in a notebook called the 20th Century Electrical Catalog. After Seiroku goes to war and never returns, Kihachi becomes doubtful and guarded. A chance meeting with Inako Momokawa, the daughter of a sake brewer, reunites him with the lost catalog and restarts their dream.
Episode 12 Recap and Character Progress
Episode 12, titled “Electric Brain”, aired on September 20, 2026. The episode focuses on the fallout from Episode 11’s split investigations and pushes the story toward its final chapter.
Inako Momokawa’s Story
Inako is placed in charge of a portion of her brewery’s upcoming sake production so she can make her mother’s final sake recipe. The staff supports her fully, removing the external conflict that once surrounded her ambitions. This shift allows Inako to focus on her internal growth and her determination to save Kihachi.
Kihachi Sakamoto’s Story
Kihachi works on building the electric nishki with Yosuke’s assistance and resources. The device is confirmed to be a computer on par with modern technology, though much larger and requiring more energy. Kihachi’s isolation and loneliness remain central to his character. While Inako, Kengo, and others care about him, they cannot fully follow his thinking. The only person who could was Yosuke, but Yosuke exploits Kihachi and uses him as a tool.
Yosuke Mizoe’s Story
Yosuke is revealed to be developing the computer to create a robot version of Kihachi’s late brother Seiroku, whom Yosuke was in love with. The episode ends with Yosuke prepared to sacrifice Kihachi, who is seemingly drugged and dressed in a bridal gown, to perfect the Seiroku duplicate. This development has drawn criticism for its portrayal of a queer character descending into predatory villainy, with some viewers and critics finding the direction socially harmful and incongruent with earlier characterization.
Supporting Characters
Kengo Kuga and Noriko Momokawa continue their complicated relationship, with Kihachi and Inako helping them reconcile using a shocking plan in earlier episodes. Their emotional moments provide a contrast to the darker central storyline. Saki, a supporting figure, remains involved in the investigation, with some fans speculating about her potential role in resolving Yosuke’s storyline.
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What Episode 13 Will Cover
Episode 13, titled “To the Desired Future” (based on Japanese broadcast listings), will conclude the season’s central conflict. The finale will address Kihachi’s captivity, Inako’s role in saving him, and the resolution of the 20th Century Electrical Catalog mystery. The episode will stream on Netflix worldwide on September 27, 2026, at the times listed above.
The first Blu-ray and DVD box set with episodes 1 to 6 will be released on October 28, 2026, and the second box with episodes 7 to 13 on November 25, 2026.
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