Get ready for a heartwarming and intriguing new anime! The upcoming “Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You” series, slated for broadcast in 2026, has officially unveiled its talented main cast. Fans can look forward to Takuya Sato, known for his role as Rick in “The Ossan Newbie Adventurer,” lending his voice to Sasaki, a world-weary office worker. Joining him is Seena Hoshiki, who will portray Yamada, a charming supermarket employee with a fascinating dual identity.
The journey of “Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You” began as a popular webcomic by Jinushi, first shared on X (formerly Twitter) in March 2022. Its widespread appeal quickly led to serialization in Monthly Big Gangan magazine starting in August 2022, culminating in a prestigious win at the 2022 Next Manga Award in the web category.
The story centers on forty-five-year-old Sasaki, an office worker utterly fed up with the relentless corporate grind. His only moments of peace come from smoking, especially when accompanied by the friendly smile of Yamada, a cashier at his local supermarket. One particularly tough day, Sasaki can’t find Yamada, but a striking woman approaches him and invites him to smoke together. Despondent, Sasaki believes he’s found a new smoking companion in the cool and playfully teasing Tayama. However, he remains oblivious to a crucial secret: he already knows her, though not in the way he thinks!