Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Release?

There are some anime series that create epic love stories with declarations and dramatic revelations. But Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You does not fit into this category. There is nothing grand about this anime; it is made up of little conversations and pleasant evenings where two characters enrich each other’s lives.

Adapted from Jinushi’s very popular manga, the anime has become one of the most relaxing shows of the Summer 2026 anime lineup. Thus, if you are following Sasaki and Tayama’s story, here is the complete release schedule, global release times, plot details, and where you can watch every episode.

Anime Title	Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You
Episode 5 Release Date (Crunchyroll)	August 6, 2026
MAL Rating – as of August 2, 2026	8.38/10
Animation Studio	Asahi Production
Where to Watch	Crunchyroll

Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You Episode Release Schedule

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You premiered on July 9, 2026, and has been releasing one new episode every Thursday ever since. Before the TV broadcast began, Crunchyroll also released a set of 12 short mini-episodes to introduce viewers to the series.

The anime will have 12 episodes in total. If the current schedule stays the same, the season finale will air on September 24, 2026. As of August 2, 2026, the first four episodes have already been released. Episode 5 is expected to premiere on August 6, 2026, based on the weekly release pattern.

Also, according to the official Blu-Ray listing, the series is expected to have 12 episodes in this season. With that said, here is a quick overview of all the episodes of Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You along with their release schedule –

EpisodeRelease Date

Episode 1	July 9, 2026
Episode 2	July 16, 2026
Episode 3	July 23, 2026
Episode 4	July 30, 2026
Episode 5	August 6, 2026
Episode 6	August 13, 2026
Episode 7	August 20, 2026
Episode 8	August 27, 2026
Episode 9	September 3, 2026
Episode 10	September 10, 2026
Episode 11	September 17, 2026
Episode 12	September 24, 2026

Meanwhile, Crunchyroll streams new episodes every week at 9 AM Pacific Time (via Crunchyroll). Here are the release times for different regions around the world –

Region / Time ZoneRelease Time

United States Hawaii-Aleutian (HST)	6 AM
United States Alaska (AKDT)	8 AM
United States Pacific (PDT)	9 AM
United States Mountain (MDT)	10 AM
United States Central (CDT)	11 AM
United States Eastern (EDT)	12 PM
Canada (Eastern Time / EDT)	12 PM
Mexico Central (CDT)	11 AM
Brazil (BRT)	1 PM
United Kingdom (BST)	5 PM
Europe (Central Europe / CEST)	6 PM
South Africa (SAST)	6 PM
UAE – Dubai (GST)	8 PM
India (IST)	9:30 PM
Philippines (PHT)	12 AM
Australia (AEST)	2 AM
New Zealand (NZST)	4 AM

These release times are based on Crunchyroll’s weekly simulcast schedule. They may change slightly if the streaming platform updates its schedule.

Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You Plot Overview

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is based on the manga by Jinushi. The story is simple, but that is exactly what makes it so enjoyable.

The protagonist in this story is Sasaki, an exhausted office worker whose job requires many hours of work. One of the few moments that make him happy and that he looks forward to every day is going to his favorite supermarket, where he meets the cashier, Yamada, who always welcomes him with her smiling face.

On one particular evening, Sasaki shows up late and realizes that Yamada had already completed her shift for the day. Feeling upset, he heads to the backside of the supermarket to have a cigarette. There, he meets a young girl, Tayama, who has piercings and a very laidback and fun-loving attitude.

What Sasaki does not know is that Tayama and Yamada are actually the same person. At work, she acts like the polite and professional Yamada that customers know. Outside work, she is simply Tayama, free to speak and act however she likes.

This secret creates many funny and heartwarming moments throughout the series, making it one of the best adult rom-com anime out there. Instead of focusing on dramatic romance, the anime shows how small conversations and everyday moments can slowly bring two people closer together. The anime has stayed faithful to the original manga, keeping its calm atmosphere, gentle humor, and realistic characters. It is a great choice for viewers looking for a relaxing romance instead of fast-paced drama.

Where to Watch Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You Online?

In Japan, the anime is broadcast every Thursday on TBS affiliate stations (via the official website). It is also available on AT-X, which began airing the series on July 12, 2026. If you are living outside Japan, then you can watch Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You on Crunchyroll, which streams new episodes every week shortly after they air in Japan.

Crunchyroll is currently streaming the anime in regions like North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and India. As the season continues, fans can look forward to seeing Sasaki and Tayama’s unusual friendship slowly grow into something much deeper, making this one of the most charming romance anime.

Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.