The popular anime series Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You is getting ready to drop its eighth episode. Fans of the show, which has become one of the most talked-about romantic comedies of the Summer 2026 season, are counting down the days. The series, adapted from Jinushi’s manga, tells a quiet but powerful story about an exhausted office worker named Sasaki and his growing connection with a supermarket clerk named Yamada.
New episodes of the show come out every Thursday. Episode 7 just aired on August 20, and now all attention is on Episode 8, which is set to release on August 27. The anime is expected to have a total of 12 episodes, so fans are now more than halfway through this relaxing journey.
Episode 8 Release Date and Time for Different Time Zones
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Episode 8 will be available on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The release time follows a standard schedule that the show has maintained since it started.
For viewers on Crunchyroll, the episode comes out at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). These are the main times for audiences in the United States.
Here is a complete breakdown of when Episode 8 drops in different parts of the world:
- United States (Pacific Time): 11:00 a.m. PDT on Thursday, August 27
- United States (Eastern Time): 2:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, August 27
- United States (Mountain Time): 12:00 p.m. MDT on Thursday, August 27
- United States (Central Time): 1:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, August 27
- United Kingdom: 6:00 p.m. GMT on Thursday, August 27
- Spain: 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27 (5:00 p.m. in the Canary Islands)
- Mexico: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27
- Colombia: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27
- Venezuela: 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27
- Argentina: 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27
- Japan: 11:56 p.m. JST on Thursday, August 27 (the local broadcast time)
For viewers in Australia and India, the episode will be available based on the standard Crunchyroll release schedule, which aligns with the US timing. Indian viewers can expect the episode around 11:30 p.m. IST on Thursday, August 27. Australian viewers on the east coast can expect it around 4:00 a.m. AEST on Friday, August 28.
Where to Watch Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Episode 8
The primary and most reliable platform to watch Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Episode 8 is Crunchyroll. The show is available on the platform with English subtitles.
Other streaming options include Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Viewers can also buy or download episodes from digital stores like the Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
In some regions, the show is also available on Netflix. However, availability varies by country. For instance, while Netflix streams the show in some markets, it is not currently available on Netflix in France. In Japan, the show is available on ABEMA as well.
What Happened in Episode 7
Episode 7, titled “The End of Summer Behind the Supermarket with You”, continued the show’s slow and meaningful storytelling. The episode focused on the growing connection between Sasaki and Tayama.
The previous episodes built up the relationship between the two characters. In Episode 6, Sasaki started worrying about his health as his medical check-up approached. Episode 7 showed Sasaki dealing with his work life and his growing feelings for the woman he meets behind the supermarket.
What to Expect in Episode 8
Episode 8 will bring new developments in the story. According to Japanese sources, the episode will see Sasaki and Tayama trying out “cigarette brand fortune-telling,” an idea that Sasaki got from Suzuki. Sasaki looks forward to the results, expecting the activity to be fun.
The episode will likely continue exploring the quiet, meaningful moments between the two main characters. The show is known for its slow-burn approach to romance, avoiding dramatic twists in favor of everyday interactions.
Why Fans Love This Show
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You has gained a strong following because of its unique approach to storytelling. Unlike many romance anime that rely on dramatic confessions and big emotional moments, this show does the opposite. It finds beauty in small conversations and peaceful evenings where two people slowly get to know each other.
The series focuses on Sasaki, an overworked salaryman who finds comfort in cigarettes and the cheerful smile of Yamada, the clerk at his favorite supermarket. One night, after arriving late, he finds a pierced young woman smoking behind the store who invites him to join her. This chance meeting begins a connection that forms the heart of the show.
The cast includes Takuya Satō as Sasaki, Seena Hoshiki as Yamada/Tayama, Shinya Takahashi as Suzuki, Toa Yukinari as Gotō, and Megumi Toyoguchi as Ōno. The animation is produced by Asahi Production, with directors Masato Suzuki and Aori Mori leading the team.
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How the Show’s Release Schedule Works
The anime originally released its first six episodes as 12 mini-episodes on ABEMA and Crunchyroll starting June 3, 2026. Regular broadcasting then began on July 10, 2026.
New episodes now follow a weekly Thursday release schedule. The show airs on Japanese television at 11:56 p.m. JST on Thursdays, with the simulcast version becoming available on Crunchyroll shortly after.
The first season will have 12 episodes in total. Here is the remaining schedule:
- 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
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