Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

by Lucas DeRuyter, Jul 15th 2026

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.

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Summer 2026 Manga Guide

Jul 24, 09:05

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Explore worlds of East Asian mythology in the haunting short story collection Princess Da Huang as the Summer Manga Guide continues! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Summer 2026 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writes up each new anime television premiere as it airs at the beginning of a season. Now, doing something like that for manga...

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Summer 2026 Light Novel Guide

Jul 24, 09:00 novels korean danmei

Looking for a new book to read? We've got you covered! Check out our reviewers' thoughts on a Lovecraftian Korean novel, two separate books about space orcs, and the much-anticipated print release of sci fi danmei classic Little Mushroom! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Summer 2026 Light Novel Guide, the companion to our manga guide! Every included novel was published in June or July or is an upco...

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Interview: Looking Back on Dr. STONE with the Anime's Director and Scriptwriters

Jul 24, 09:00 anime

Director Shuhei Matsushita, series composition/scriptwriter Kurasumi Sunayama, and scriptwriter Aki Kindaichi delve into the triumphs and challenges behind bringing the acclaimed manga to the screen. ― After nearly seven years and 97 episodes (not to mention an additional TV special), the animated adventures of Dr. STONE have finally reached their end. In light of this accomplishment, Anime News Netw...

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Ghost in the Shell: SAC's Kenji Kamiyama Helms Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Anime in 2027

Jul 23, 14:23

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Takeo Otsuka stars as war orphan pilot 45 years after alien takeover ― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced at San Diego Comic-Con International on Thursday that Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Star Wars: Visions' "The Ninth Jedi", Eden of the East), is directing the new Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO anime at Sola Animation for release next year. Kamiyama is also in charge of t...

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Beat & Motion Volumes 1-6 Manga Review

Jul 23, 12:00

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This charming romantic comedy strikes at the heart of being a working creative and dating one too! ― I initially stumbled upon Naoki Fujita's Beat & Motion in the first few days of January '25—not long before the series came to an end. Despite the less-than-opportune timing, I saw Beat & Motion as a solid little comic about rediscovering your creative passions and the doldrums that come with pursuing...

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This Week in Anime - Let's Get Together

Jul 23, 10:00

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Third spaces may be harder to find these days, but as Coop and Chris discuss, they're more important than ever in the anime fandom. ― Third spaces may be harder to find these days, but as Coop and Chris discuss, they're more important than ever in the anime fandom. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. @RiderStrike @...

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Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Game Review

Jul 22, 12:00

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Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is a solid game, but a fundamentally mishandled product. ― Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is a solid game, but a fundamentally mishandled product. This is a game that has multiple layers worth discussing. I mean, all games are more than merely gameplay. There are the aesthetics, the soundtrack, monetization, all sorts of caveats and considerations that have to be taken into acc...

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'A New Era' for Kyoto Animation: An Interview with Sparks of Tomorrow Director and Producer

Jul 22, 09:00 anime

The acclaimed studio's current work takes place in gritty, steam-covered Kyoto. We talked to Minoru Ōta and Satori Senami about KyoAni's new, original work. ― Kyoto Animation's newest anime title, Sparks of Tomorrow, has been making waves after its July 5 premiere. The animation project was originally announced in 2018, but no updates followed until 2025. Now, as global viewers have caught up with th...

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Agri Uma's Studio Cabana Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027

Jul 21, 22:52

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Sayumi Suzushiro stars in anime from director Shin'ichirō Ushijima, Juvenage ― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that Agri Uma's Studio Cabana manga is inspiring a television anime next year.Sayumi Suzushiro plays protagonist Yukari Maki, reprising her role from a 2022 promotional video for the manga.The staff did not announce the cast for Yūsuke Kusaka, but presented the visual for the character:Shin'...

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Godzilla vs. Kong Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18

Jul 21, 12:45

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Deaf actress played Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong films ― Actress Kaylee Hottle died on Tuesday morning in a car accident in Maryland, according to her father Joshua Hottle. She was 18. The deaf actress played deaf character Jia in the Godzilla vs. Kong film in 2021 and the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel in 2024. Hottle was nominated for Best Younger Performer in a Film for her role in Godzilla x ...

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Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? 4K Remaster Anime Film Review

Jul 21, 12:00

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The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? has been revered as a classic for decades. Watching it for the first time in 2026, I came away understanding exactly why it's endured for more than 40 years. ― The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? has been revered as a classic for decades, holding a special place in anime history. I was fortunate to catch the special s...

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This Week in Anime - Brand New Worlds

Jul 21, 10:00

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How far can Sylvia and Lucas stretch the definition of "isekai" in their seasonal roundup? Let's find out! ― How far can Sylvia and Lucas stretch the definition of "isekai" in their seasonal roundup? Let's find out! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Prime Video s...

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Sakamoto Days Manga Heads to Climax

Jul 20, 13:00

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Manga started "final battle" in August 2025 ― This year's 34th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Tuesday that Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga is heading to its climax. The manga started its "final battle" in August 2025. Suzuki published a one-shot titled "Sakamoto" in Shueisha's Jump Giga in December 2019, and then launched the main manga in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine i...

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cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood Anime Movie Review

Jul 20, 12:00

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This tragedy makes for intense viewing, and San's choice to keep living finds a satisfying positive note amidst the trauma. However, it feels as if the anime has deliberately depoliticized the context compared to the manga. ― Every description of cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood talks about it as a work of historical fiction about World War II, specifically concerning the Himeyuri students forced to w...