Crunchyroll Announces Early Summer Premiere for “Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You”

June 3, 2036 – Anime fans can get an early start on the Summer season with a special early premiere of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, now streaming on Crunchyroll.

Ahead of the series’ official July simulcast launch, the first 12 mini-episodes of the highly anticipated slice-of-life anime are now available to stream, giving fans an early look at one of the season’s most charming and quietly anticipated new series. These short-form episodes are approximately 10 minutes each and present Episode 1-6 of the upcoming TV broadcast version in chronological order, ahead of the series’ July premiere.

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Based on the beloved manga by Jinushi, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You follows Sasaki, an exhausted office worker whose small daily routine of visiting his local supermarket unexpectedly leads to an unusual and heartfelt connection that begins to brighten his everyday life.

Blending grounded adult relationships, understated humor, and cozy late-night conversations, the series has steadily built anticipation among manga readers for its relatable tone and refreshing take on modern adult life.

“Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You” will officially premiere as part of Crunchyroll’s Summer anime lineup this July, with new episodes streaming weekly following the early mini-episode event.

Synopsis:

Sasaki is an overworked salaryman drifting through the corporate grind, sustained by cigarettes and the cheerful service and smile of Yamada, the clerk at his favorite supermarket. But one night after a grueling shift, he arrives late to find Yamada nowhere to be seen. With nowhere left to smoke, his spirits sink—until a pierced young woman calls out to him: “You can smoke here.”

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