Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You 2026

Overview

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is a television anime series adapted from the manga of the same name. The narrative follows Sasaki, a middle-aged office worker who experiences a repetitive and unrewarding corporate life. Sasaki finds his only joy in visiting a local supermarket to see a cashier named Yamada. After a particularly exhausting workday, Sasaki arrives at the store only to discover that Yamada has already finished her shift. While searching for a place to smoke, he encounters a girl wearing a biker jacket named Tayama. She invites him to join her in a secret smoking area. The series has garnered significant attention prior to its official full release, with preview episodes receiving a perfect rating. The production is associated with the studio MAPPA, which featured the series in a music video celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. The source material for the adaptation consists of multiple manga volumes, with reviews available for the second through sixth installments of the printed work.