Adult Drama Spun Behind the Supermarket: TV Anime 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' to Premiere 'ABEMA Exclusive Advance Streaming Version' in June 2026, Ahead of Terrestrial Broadcast!
The TV anime adaptation of the popular manga 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' will be available for early streaming on ABEMA starting in June 2026, one month before its official terrestrial broadcast in July.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 22:24
The new future TV service 'ABEMA' will begin streaming the 'ABEMA Exclusive Advance Streaming Version' of the new summer anime 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' starting in June 2026, ahead of its terrestrial broadcast in July.
The TV anime 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' is a slice-of-life human drama based on the manga by Jinushi, currently serialized in Monthly Big Gangan (Square Enix). It depicts the moments shared between Sasaki, a weary middle-aged salaryman, and Tayama, a mysterious woman working at the supermarket he frequents, as they smoke cigarettes behind the store. This 'dual-nature cigarette story,' which carefully portrays a slightly mysterious adult connection in everyday life, has resonated with many readers, winning 1st place in the Web Manga category of the 'Next Manga Awards 2022' and surpassing 3 million copies in circulation. With the long-awaited TV anime broadcast set for July 2026, attention is focused on how the interactions between the two will be portrayed in animation.
This announcement was made during the 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' special stage at 'AnimeJapan 2026' held on Saturday, March 28. Fans can enjoy the series on ABEMA starting in June, ahead of the July terrestrial broadcast. Further details will be announced at a later date, so please look forward to follow-up reports.
■ 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' ABEMA Exclusive Advance Streaming Version to be released in June 2026
Series Page URL: https://abema.go.link/lp4IU
- Latest information, including the ABEMA exclusive advance streaming version, is being released one after another! The 'AnimeJapan 2026' TV anime 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' special stage is now available for free catch-up streaming!
Program URL: https://abema.go.link/jeD1q
The TV anime 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' is a slice-of-life human drama based on the manga by Jinushi, currently serialized in Monthly Big Gangan (Square Enix). It depicts the moments shared between Sasaki, a weary middle-aged salaryman, and Tayama, a mysterious woman working at the supermarket he frequents, as they smoke cigarettes behind the store. This 'dual-nature cigarette story,' which carefully portrays a slightly mysterious adult connection in everyday life, has resonated with many readers, winning 1st place in the Web Manga category of the 'Next Manga Awards 2022' and surpassing 3 million copies in circulation. With the long-awaited TV anime broadcast set for July 2026, attention is focused on how the interactions between the two will be portrayed in animation.
This announcement was made during the 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' special stage at 'AnimeJapan 2026' held on Saturday, March 28. Fans can enjoy the series on ABEMA starting in June, ahead of the July terrestrial broadcast. Further details will be announced at a later date, so please look forward to follow-up reports.
■ 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' ABEMA Exclusive Advance Streaming Version to be released in June 2026
Series Page URL: https://abema.go.link/lp4IU
- Latest information, including the ABEMA exclusive advance streaming version, is being released one after another! The 'AnimeJapan 2026' TV anime 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' special stage is now available for free catch-up streaming!
Program URL: https://abema.go.link/jeD1q