Ahead of its release as part of Crunchyroll's summer anime lineup this July, the first 12 mini-episodes of the slice-of-life series Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You are now available to stream on the popular platform. As the Spring 2026 season begins to wind down throughout the month of June, eager fans are already looking ahead to what's next, and those wanting something more relatable and down-to-Earth won't want to miss this adult-centric series in a genre that often focuses on children and teens.
Written and illustrated by Jinushi, the romantic comedy slice-of-life manga Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You kicked off its serialization in Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine in 2022. The series follows Sasaki, an overworked company man, who finds some comfort each day in Yamada, a cheerful local grocery store cashier. However, one day, he works late, and upon finding that Yamada has already gone home, he meets a mysterious woman who invites him to smoke behind the store. The ongoing series has found massive popularity in Japan for its familiar tone and set of circumstances, as Jinushi previously worked in customer service and is intimately familiar with the ins and outs of daily life in retail.
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Fans Can Stream 12 Mini-Episodes of Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You on Crunchyroll Right Now
Anime fans wanting to get a head start on the Summer 2026 anime season are in luck, as Crunchyroll has already released the first 12 mini-episodes of Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You. The episodes, each around 10 minutes long, give an early look at the events of the charming series and take place between Episodes 1–6 in chronological order. Those wanting to get a first look at its approach to adult relationships, low-key humor, and cozy vibe won't want to miss this chance to get to know the characters before the series' official debut in July.
The anime adaptation of Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You is being produced by Asahi Production, known for its work on other popular series like Girls' Frontline, Teogonia, and Himegoto. Tadato Suzuki (Gushing Over Magical Girls) and Aoi Mori (A Galaxy Next Door) will direct, while the series' soundtrack will be handled by Sayaka Aoki and Shin Kono. The opening theme song will be performed by the popular rock band ZUTOMAYO, while the ending song, "Fiction," is performed by singer-songwriter imase.
The slice-of-life genre has remained a popular staple in anime throughout the past few decades, though a series focused on adult relationships and day-to-day life is somewhat less common. Other examples include Barakamon, Wotakoi, Servant x Service, Sweetness and Lightning, and Spice and Wolf. In terms of upcoming series in the genre, characters' ages may vary, but Summer 2026 will also see the release of Yani Neko, Goodbye, Lara, and Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky, all of which have some cozy vibes with which to welcome the warmer months.
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Plenty of heavy-hitting series are coming to Crunchyroll for the Summer 2026 season, with Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You only the tip of the iceberg. Series like Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, Skeleton Knight in Another World 2, and Clevatess Season 2 will be highlighted at the upcoming Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek event, set to take place at more than 280 theaters around the US on June 15 at 7 PM.