The Summer 2026 anime season is right around the corner, and the new lineup looks more exciting than ever. 2026 has been one of the most phenomenal years for anime fans, with the return of beloved shows such asย Frieren: Beyond Journeyโs Endย Season 2,ย Jujutsu Kaisenย Season 3, and more. Additionally, several anticipated new series, such asย Witch Hat Atelierย andย Daemons of the Shadow Realm, have already made their debuts, and more shows will be released later this year. Each quarter, Crunchyroll adds dozens of new series to its library and streams weekly episodes shortly after the Japanese broadcast. The summer anime season will kick off in July, but one of the upcoming series made an early debut.
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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is set for a July premiere, but it released special new episodes on June 3rd, 2026. The first six episodes of the series were adapted into 12 mini-episodes that were broadcast on the Japanese TV network, ABEMA. It didnโt take long forย Crunchyroll to begin streaming it, and now fans can get an early glimpse at this anticipated romance anime. It became one of the highest-rated anime on Crunchyroll of all time. The anime debuted with 5-star ratings and eventually got reduced to 4.9, which is still impressive. Following the anime’s massive success, fans get another new promotional video. The video introduces the main characters, cast members, and the premise of the story.
What Is Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You About?
The series is based on the acclaimed manga written and illustrated by Jinushi, which debuted as a webcomic published on X in March 2022 (previously known as Twitter at the time). The manga later began serialization in Square Enixโs Monthly Big Gangan magazine in July 2022, and received enough popularity to release an anime adaptation. The story follows Sasaki, an average middle-aged office worker who is stuck with a hectic job that drains him every day.
The only thing that brings him happiness is seeing the cheerful smile of Yamada, a beautiful young woman working at the 24-hour supermarket. Fed up after being berated by his boss almost every day, he decided to stop by the store and found out the womanโs shift had already ended. Although disappointed, he searched for a place to smoke and didnโt expect a gorgeous woman to ask him to join her. The bold and playful Tayama is the opposite of sweet and cheerful Yamada, despite sharing some similarities with her. As the story continues, Sasaki begins looking forward to meeting the mysterious Tayama while visiting the store to see Yamada,
However, as an unlikely relationship begins to blossom, he learns about the surprising connection between the two women. The manga has released eight volumes so far, out of which six have already been released in English and are available on the official website of Square Enix. The English translation of Volume 7 will be available on July 7th this year, and itโs already available for pre-order on the official website.
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