---
title: "Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/smoking-behind-the-supermarket-with-you-2026"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 296286
imdb_id: "tt37614297"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/smoking-behind-the-supermarket-with-you-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An overworked office worker finds an unexpected connection during secret smoke breaks behind a local supermarket."

### Why Watch
- charming character dynamics
- relatable workplace themes
- short episode format

### Caveats & Content Note
- depicts smoking habits
- limited episode length
- Tone & Suitability: The series centers on characters who smoke, which is a health concern.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slice-of-life, calm, grounded, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Takuya Sato** as *Sasaki (voice)*
- **Seena Hoshiki** as *Yamada (voice)*
- **Toa Yukinari** as *Gotō (voice)*
- **Megumi Toyoguchi** as *Ōno (voice)*
- **Rikuya Yasuda** as *Obata (voice)*
- **Yoko Hikasa** as *Maezawa (voice)*
- **Shinya Takahashi** as *Suzuki (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When does the series premiere?
The first season is set to premiere on July 9, 2026.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Jinushi.

### Q: Are episodes available to watch?
Crunchyroll has released the first 12 mini-episodes of the series.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows a salaryman named Sasaki and a girl in a biker jacket named Tayama.

### Q: What is the premise?
Sasaki and Tayama meet and connect in a secret place behind a supermarket for a quiet smoke.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Smoking: Effects, Risks, Diseases, Quitting & Solutions](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17488-smoking)
- [The orange carpet came with some tough choices this year ... - Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ_H609gFnG/)
- [Cigarette Smoking | Smoking and Tobacco Use | CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/about/index.html)
- [Made a Jet Engine in the Stone Age - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCspnoheYus)
- [Smoking - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking)
- [MAPPA Celebrates Art of Creation in Its 15th Anniversary Music Video](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-06-20/mappa-celebrates-art-of-creation-in-its-15th-anniversary-music-video/.238711)

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