The TV anime is airing, with episodes streaming and the terrestrial broadcast underway. Episode 7 introduced Chief Maezawa, voiced by Yoko Hikasa, and saw the two leads exchange keepsakes.
The TV anime Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari began its run with an ABEMA-exclusive advance distribution on June 3, 2026, consisting of the first six episodes cut into roughly 10-minute segments. It ranked second on ABEMA's weekly anime ranking for the week starting June 1, before its terrestrial premiere. The full TV broadcast started July 9 on TBS network 28 stations. A special program streamed on ABEMA on July 4, featuring main cast members Takuya Sato, Seina Hoshiki, and Shinya Takahashi, along with a talk segment involving cocoa cigarettes and a signed poster giveaway.
As of episode 4, aired July 30, the comedy was landing with viewers, who laughed at Sasaki's obliviousness, particularly his struggle with a smartphone, his gullible reaction to a dubious cigarette-brand fortune, and his unexpected excitement over Yamada's short sleeves. Episode 7, aired August 20, advanced the central bond: Sasaki wrote a support message for Yamada, she passed her promotion exam, and the pair exchanged keepsakes, his letter and the ashtray she carries. The episode also debuted Chief Maezawa, voiced by Yoko Hikasa, who drew strong viewer reactions. The series continues to air new episodes, with the next episode after episode 4 set for August 6.
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Episode 7 of the TV anime Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You aired August 20, 2026. Sasaki writes a support message for Yamada, passes her promotion exam, and the pair exchange keepsakes: his letter to her and the ashtray she carries. New character Chief Maezawa, voiced by Yoko Hikasa, debuts and draws strong viewer reactions.
Episode 4 of the TV anime Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari aired July 30, 2026, showing Sasaki struggling with a smartphone, falling for a dubious cigarette-brand fortune, and reacting with unexpected excitement to Yamada's short sleeves. Viewers online laughed at his obliviousness and cheered the show's gags, with the next episode set for August 6.
ABEMA will stream a free special program on July 4, 2026, featuring main cast members Takuya Sato, Seina Hoshiki, and Shinya Takahashi ahead of the terrestrial broadcast of the TV anime Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You. The special includes a talk segment with cocoa cigarettes and a signed poster giveaway.
ABEMA published its weekly anime ranking for the week starting June 1, 2026. The top five most-watched titles on the streaming service were listed. 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' (Season 4) took first place for the third consecutive week. The early release version of 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' ranked second, having started its ABEMA-exclusive advance distribution on June 3. 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' (Season 4) held third place, matching its position from the previous week. 'Classroom of the Elite' (Season 4) ranked fourth, and 'Witch Hat Atelier' placed fifth. The early release version of 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' consists of the first six episodes of the TV broadcast cut into roughly 10-minute segments. The full TV broadcast is scheduled to begin on July 9 on TBS network 28 stations.