Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

What it’s about

Sasaki is an overworked office worker whose life is a loop of home, work, and back. His only bright spot is the cheerful smile of Yamada, a young cashier at a nearby 24-hour supermarket. After every tiring day, he stops by just to see her. One night, after a grueling shift, he arrives late and Yamada is nowhere to be found. With no place to smoke and his spirits low, a pierced young woman calls out to him, offering a spot behind the store.

What hooks you

The series is directed by Masato Suzuki, with scripts by Mio Inoue and Jinushi. It is based on a manga and features voice performances by Takuya Sato as Sasaki and Seena Hoshiki as Yamada.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy gentle, character-driven stories where small moments carry emotional weight. It suits viewers who appreciate workplace life, subtle comedy, and a slow-burning connection between unlikely people.