
Published: Oct 30, 2025
Updated: Jun 8, 2026
Sparks of Tomorrow (Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku) is coming to LA with a panel at AX!
The latest TV anime from Kyoto Animation, Sparks of Tomorrow (Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku), will be lighting up the stage at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, USA (July 2–5, 2026)!
Director Minoru Ota and ending theme artist Ginger Root will take the stage to share behind-the-scenes production stories and enjoy the U.S. premiere with fans in attendance. Panel attendees will have the chance to take home a special illustrated shikishi (printed) — but so will you!
MAL members are invited to send in their questions or comments for the AX panel guests through the pre-event survey below. 10 lucky winners will be selected from among entrants to receive either a $20 Amazon Gift Card or a limited AX attendee bonus – an illustrated shikishi (printed).
Steampunk meets historical Kyoto in the next masterfully animated TV series from beloved studio Kyoto Animation. With stunning background art reminiscent of Impressionist paintings and intricate animation, Sparks of Tomorrow will have production quality equal to KyoAni fan-favorites such as Violet Evergarden!
Set in an alternative version of the early 20th-century—where steam power has ground industrial development to a halt—Kyoto is shrouded in soot, smoke, and steam. Kihachi, a skeptical boy, is haunted by the loss of his brother with whom he once dreamed of an "Age of Electricity." Inako, a deeply spiritual girl, feels forced to hide both her dreams and her regrets for her late mother. Together, they uncover the secrets of the “20th Century Electrical Catalog”, and reclaim their dreams in this story of regeneration.
| Panel Name | Kyoto Animation's New Frontier: Sparks of Tomorrow U.S. Premiere & Director Minoru Ota Q&A |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00–11:20 (local time) |
| Venue | Anime Expo 2026 - JW Marriott Platinum Ballroom |
| Special Guests | Director Minoru Ota, ED theme artist Ginger Root and others |
| Director | Minoru Ota |
|---|---|
| Ending theme artist | Ginger Root |
To enter the giveaway, all you need to do is follow the simple steps below:
Add Sparks of Tomorrow to your Anime List
Answer three questions
June 7th 20:00 (PDT) to June 21st 23:59 (PDT), 2026
| Prize 1 | Prize 2 |
|---|---|
5 lucky winners will each receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card ![]() *Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal | 5 lucky winners will each receive a limited AX attendee bonus – Shikishi (Printed) ![]() |
Important: Please read the following Terms and Conditions before entering the Giveaway to be conducted by MyAnimeList Co., Ltd. (“MAL”). By participating in the Giveaway, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (and any amendments thereof) and warrant that you satisfy all the requirements stated below.
1. Participants must have a MAL account.
2. Employees of MAL, their immediate family members and anyone otherwise similarly connected to either company are also excluded from this giveaway.
3. No purchase is required to enter or win the giveaway. A purchase does not increase the chances of winning.
4. Entry in the giveaway will be deemed as an acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
5. Entry must meet all requirements as specified, to be eligible for winning. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified.
6. Only one (1) entry will be accepted per person for answering the survey and adding Sparks of Tomorrow to your Anime List. If you circumvent these rules and submit more than one entry, you will be disqualified.
7. Entries will be accepted starting from June 7th, 20:00 PDT and ending on June 21st, 2026 23:59 PDT.
8. Closing date for entry will be June 21st, 2026 23:59 PDT, after which no further entries will be accepted.
9. MAL will not be responsible for entries that are not received for whatever reason.
10. MAL reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, amend, suspend or modify the giveaway and its terms and conditions without prior notice.
11. The giveaway items are 5 $20 Amazon Gift Cards (available only on www.amazon.com) and 5 limited AX attendee bonus – shikishi (printed). These items shall be at the sole discretion of MAL and are non-transferable. No cash or other substitution shall be permitted, except at the discretion of MAL.
12. MAL reserves the right to substitute the giveaway item with another of equivalent value without prior notice.
13. Winners will be picked at random from all complete entries by MAL and its employees.
14. The odds of winning depend on the number of qualified entries received.
15. Winners will be notified within 7 days from the closing date. If a winner cannot be contacted or fails to claim the giveaway item within 3 days of notification, the giveaway item may be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected.
16. Winners will be notified when the items are delivered. The prize that winners receive will be random. Amazon Gift Cards are available only on www.amazon.com, and the limited AX attendee bonus – shikishi (printed) delivery shall be made upon readiness. Amazon Gift Card prizes must be claimed within 30 days of notification.
17. MAL’s decision in all matters related to the giveaway will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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19. By entering the giveaway, the entrant agrees to release and hold harmless MAL, and each of their subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, directors and employees from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) his/her participation in this giveaway and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any giveaway item or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry or the giveaway process; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the giveaway or the processing of entries.
“I hereby declare, with all due arrogance, that Sparks of Tomorrow (Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku) is a masterpiece destined to leave its mark on anime history.” –– Minoru Ota, Director
In an exclusive interview with Director Minoru Ota, we go behind the scenes to explore how Kyoto Animation is bringing to life a story that intertwines invention, emotion, and the pursuit of connection in a rapidly changing era.




©Hiro Yuki, Kyoto Animation/Sparks of Tomorrow Production Committee
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To enter the giveaway, all you need to do is follow the simple steps below:
Watch the trailer above and answer the quiz linked below.
Follow at least one of the official social media accounts.
Oct 30th 20:00 (PST) to Nov 17th 23:59 (PST), 2025
| Prize 1 | Prize 2 |
|---|---|
Autographed postcard signed by Yuuma Uchida and Sora Amamiya ![]() *Above is a sample image | $20 Amazon Gift Card ![]() *Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal |
| 5 winners | 5 winners |

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