Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime: July 2026 Premiere Revealed at AnimeJapan 2026
During AnimeJapan 2026, significant details were unveiled regarding the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Jinushi's popular manga, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (also known by its Japanese title, Super no Ura de Yani Sū Futari). Among the key announcements, the first promotional video and new promotional artwork for the series were released. Furthermore, it was confirmed that the renowned rock band ZUTOMAYO will perform the opening theme, while musician imase is set to perform the ending song, titled "Fiction".
Premiere Date for Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime
The anime adaptation of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is scheduled for a July 2026 premiere, specifically on a Thursday, although the precise date remains unconfirmed. Prior to its general broadcast on television and various streaming platforms, the ABEMA service will offer an exclusive, limited early screening within Japan during June.
The production of the series is led by Asahi Production studio, with Tadato Suzuki and Aoi Mori serving as directors. Mio Inoue is responsible for writing the series' script, while Yasuka Ōtaki is in charge of character design. The musical composition for the anime will be handled by Shin Kōno and Sayaka Aoki, with Kōhei Yoshida overseeing sound direction.
Confirmed Main Voice Cast (Seiyuu)
The voice actors (seiyuu) confirmed to portray the main characters of the series are as follows:
- Sasaki: Takuya Satō
- Yamada/Tayama: Seena Hoshiki
- Suzuki: Shinya Takahashi
Synopsis of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
The narrative of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You centers around Sasaki, an overworked office employee whose monotonous daily life finds a rare moment of comfort in the kindness shown by Yamada, a supermarket cashier. After a particularly demanding day, Sasaki seeks out a spot to smoke, where he encounters Tayama—a young woman with a distinct biker aesthetic. She invites him to a secluded area, initiating a unique relationship that gradually deepens through their casual conversations and shared moments.
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