TV series
The Sparks
2016, Japanese, on Fuji TV & Tokai Television Broadcasting.
A quiet residential area in Tokyo. Retired judge Isao Kajima and his family have a peaceful life until Shingo Takeuchi, an acquitted suspect in a murder trial that the judge once presided over, moves next door. Shingo smiles amiably, gives thoughtful presents, even helps care for the elderly. He wins the Kajima family's hearts with his exuberant good will. However, mysterious things keep happening in Isao's house...
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Where to watch The Sparks
The Sparks is streaming on Doki in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E9: Episode 9
Aired 28 May 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 2 April 2016
- Last aired
- 28 May 2016
- Network
- Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting
- Original title
- 火の粉
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Sparks is based on
The Sparks is based on Hinoka, a 2003 shirokuban by Shūsuke Shizukui, published by Gentosha.
Shirokuban · 2003
Hinoka
By Shūsuke Shizukui
Published by Gentosha
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Sparks: quick answers
Is The Sparks worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Sparks are there?
The Sparks has 1 season and 9 episodes.
Is The Sparks finished?
Yes. The Sparks ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Sparks on?
The Sparks is streaming on Doki in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
The Sparks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Sparks yet.
What shows are like The Sparks?
If you liked The Sparks, try Desperate Housewives, Paranoia Agent, Galileo.
What is The Sparks based on?
The Sparks is based on Hinoka, a 2003 shirokuban by Shūsuke Shizukui, published by Gentosha.