Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You" Gets Lit: Anime Adaptation Arrives 2026!

Highly Anticipated Anime Adaptation Announced for "Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You"

The popular manga series "Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You" by Jinushi, known for its focus on everyday life and adult relationships, is getting an anime adaptation! Square Enix officially announced the anime will air on TBS in 2026. This marks a significant milestone for the manga, which has built a considerable fanbase since its initial release as a webcomic and subsequent publication in "Big Gangan" magazine. Anticipation is certainly high to see this beloved story brought to the screen, especially given the original material's many successes.

"Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You": From Twitter to 2.5 Million Copies Sold

The trajectory of "Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You" has been remarkably successful. First published in March 2022 on the X platform (formerly Twitter... yes, we're still doing this), the manga quickly soared in popularity, racking up over 280,000 "likes" on its first episode and earning recognition as the best webmanga in the "Next Manga Awards 2022." Since then, cumulative sales have exceeded 2.5 million copies, firmly establishing it as a phenomenon in the manga world. The anime adaptation is further proof of this story's widespread appeal.

"Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You": Plot and Global Availability

The story follows Sasaki, a middle-aged man overwhelmed by work, and Tayama, a woman with an unusual style, as they share casual conversations in the smoking area behind a supermarket. The plot focuses on their charming interactions and the small joys they discover in their daily routines. Volume 7 is slated for release on July 25th. For English readers, Square Enix Manga and Books will publish the fourth volume on March 18th and the fifth on August 12th.

"Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You": Accolades and Upcoming Anime Details

In addition to its anime adaptation, "Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You" has garnered other significant accolades, including eighth place in the 2023 Manga Taisho Awards. While no details have yet been confirmed regarding the animation staff or voice actors, Square Enix is expected to reveal more information soon via the official website and their X (formerly Tw-) account.