{"rewrite":{"id":"r_d227844ae9522b663c2b91a8","clusterId":"c_e22f7d7d39066d30158b5a41","slug":"sparks-of-tomorrow-anime-reveals-new-promo-5-more-cast-members","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Sparks of Tomorrow Anime Reveals New Promo, 5 More Cast Members","summary":"The television anime adaptation of Hiro Yūki's novel Sparks of Tomorrow has revealed a new promotional video, a key visual, and five additional cast members. The anime is set to premiere on July 5 on Tokyo MX and other networks, and will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide starting the same day.","whyItMatters":"The new cast additions and promotional materials bring the anime closer to its July premiere, marking Kyoto Animation's first new TV series since the 2019 arson attack.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe staff for the Sparks of Tomorrow anime revealed a pre-broadcast promotional video and a new visual on Sunday, along with five new cast members. Hiroshi Yanaka joins as Jinemon Momokawa, Inako\u0026#39;s father; Mayumi Asano as Naeko Momokawa, Inako\u0026#39;s mother; Daichi Endō as Bunshichi Yagura, Yajiro\u0026#39;s father and Kihachi\u0026#39;s uncle; Ayahi Takagaki as Tome, a maid for the Momokawa family; and Ayahi Takagaki as Inari, an ermine fond of Inako.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe anime will debut on July 5, airing Sundays at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX and 11:30 p.m. on BS11, with additional broadcasts on ABC TV and TV Aichi. It will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide on Sundays starting July 5 at 11:00 p.m. JST. A world premiere tour includes stops in Japan, the U.K., Thailand, and North America, with the North American premiere at Anime Expo on July 3.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinoru Ōta is directing the series as his first directorial project, with Tatsuhiko Urahata overseeing series scripts, Kohei Okamura as chief animation director and character designer, Takaaki Suzuki in charge of worldview setting, and Hitomi Kotō composing the music. Luna Goami performs the opening theme \u0026#34;Eureka Evrika,\u0026#34; and Ginger Root performs the ending theme \u0026#34;Soarin\u0026#39;.\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Sparks of Tomorrow anime adds 5 cast members, reveals new promo and visual. Premieres July 5 on Tokyo MX and Netflix worldwide.","twitterPost":"Sparks of Tomorrow anime adds 5 cast members, reveals new promo and visual. Premieres July 5 on Tokyo MX and Netflix worldwide.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The Sparks of Tomorrow anime has revealed a new promotional video, key visual, and five additional cast members ahead of its July 5 premiere. The series will air on Tokyo MX and other networks, and stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide starting the same day.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime News Network\",\"url\":\"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-14/sparks-of-tomorrow-anime-reveals-new-promo-video-5-more-cast-members/.238491\",\"title\":\"Sparks of Tomorrow Anime Reveals New Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4402,"outputTokens":695,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1781424362,"createdAt":"2026-06-14T07:53:13.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-14T07:58:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-14T07:58:00.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_e22f7d7d39066d30158b5a41","canonicalTitle":"News\nSparks of Tomorrow Anime Reveals New Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members","representativeArticleId":"a_2992622569d8217861f9308b","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Sparks of Tomorrow\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"anime\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-14T06:36:22.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-14T10:49:23.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-14T10:54:24.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime News Network","url":"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-14/sparks-of-tomorrow-anime-reveals-new-promo-video-5-more-cast-members/.238491","title":"News\nSparks of Tomorrow Anime Reveals New Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members"},{"source":"Anime Corner","url":"https://animecorner.me/kyoto-animations-sparks-of-tomorrow-anime-reveals-new-visual-and-broadcast-trailer/","title":"Kyoto Animation's Sparks of Tomorrow Anime Reveals New Visual and Broadcast Trailer"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Sparks of Tomorrow"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"anime","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The Sparks of Tomorrow anime will premiere on July 5 on Tokyo MX and other networks, and stream worldwide on Netflix starting the same day.","Five new cast members were announced: Hiroshi Yanaka as Jinemon Momokawa, Mayumi Asano as Naeko Momokawa, Daichi Endō as Bunshichi Yagura, and Ayahi Takagaki as both Tome and Inari.","Minoru Ōta is directing the series as his first directorial project, with Tatsuhiko Urahata handling series scripts and Kohei Okamura as chief animation director.","The opening theme 'Eureka Evrika' is performed by Luna Goami, and the ending theme 'Soarin'' is performed by Ginger Root.","A world premiere tour includes stops in Japan, the U.K., Thailand, and North America, with the North American premiere at Anime Expo on July 3."]}