Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is getting an unusual pre-TV rollout in Japan: ABEMA is streaming limited short versions of early episodes before the anime’s regular July broadcast.
The official anime on-air page lists ABEMA advance streaming for episodes 1 through 6, with each early version described as an approximately 10-minute limited short. That makes the ABEMA release different from a standard early premiere or normal streaming simulcast.
ABEMA Version vs. TV Version
The important detail is that these are not simply the full TV episodes released early. The official schedule frames them as shortened advance versions, which means viewers should expect the July TV broadcast to remain the main version of record.
That distinction matters for fans following the manga adaptation from outside Japan. Early clips and impressions may spread from ABEMA before the standard anime actually airs, but those reactions may be based on a shorter cut of each episode.
Why Fans Are Watching This One
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You has a simple but sticky premise: a tired salaryman and a convenience-store worker gradually connect through smoke breaks behind a supermarket. The manga’s appeal is low-key adult conversation rather than big fantasy or action, so pacing and atmosphere will be important in the anime.
The ABEMA short-version rollout could help introduce the characters early without giving away the full episode rhythm. For JPBound readers, the practical note is to treat ABEMA clips as preview material until the full TV version begins.
What to Watch Next
The follow-up question is whether ABEMA’s short versions remain available after the TV broadcast begins. If they are temporary previews, overseas fans may only see screenshots and summaries from Japanese viewers. Once the full broadcast schedule and streaming partners are clearer, the article can be updated into a practical viewing guide that separates preview clips from complete episodes.
