Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You — Release Calendar

Upcoming releases, recent publication history, and the schedule pattern for Jinushi's monthly Big Gangan serialization.

About This Release Calendar

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You follows a monthly release cadence in Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine, with collected tankōbon volumes arriving roughly every six months in Japan. For English-speaking readers, digital translations land on Crunchyroll and Manga UP! 6–12 months after the Japanese debut, followed by print editions from Square Enix Manga & Books.

This calendar tracks every confirmed and estimated release date across all formats — Japanese chapters, English digital, and print volumes — and is updated as soon as new dates are announced. Use it to plan your reading and never miss the next “Smoke.”

Confirmed Releases

Confirmed

Chapter 64 — Released August 24, 2026

Available now in Big Gangan Vol.09. English simulpub on Manga UP! and Comikey.

Estimated Releases

Estimated — Not Officially Announced

Late September 2026 — 65th Smoke

Projection based on previous monthly release pattern. Published in Monthly Big Gangan. Exact date TBA — check author Jinushi's Twitter for announcements.

Estimated — Not Officially Announced

Volume 10 (Japanese tankōbon)

Not yet announced. Collects chapters 63 onward. Estimated mid-to-late 2027 based on previous volume release patterns (~6 months per volume).

Estimated — Not Officially Announced

Volume 8 (English)

Not yet announced. Projection based on previous English release patterns (typically 12–18 months behind Japanese).

  1. 64th Smoke

    Individual chapter release

    EN
  2. Volume 9 (Japanese)

    57th Smoke–62nd Smoke

    JP
  3. Volume 7 (English)

    Smoke 45–+ Interlude

    EN
  4. Volume 6 (English)

    Smoke 38–+ Interludes

    EN
  5. Volume 5 (English)

    Smoke 31–+ Interludes

    EN
  6. Volume 8 (Japanese)

    51st Smoke–56th Smoke

    JP
  7. Volume 4 (English)

    Smoke 23–Bonus: Passing to the Next Esper

    EN
  8. Volume 3 (English)

    Smoke 15–Bonus: Waiting for that Day

    EN
  9. Volume 7 (Japanese)

    Smoke 45–+ Interlude

    JP
  10. Volume 2 (English)

    Smoke 7–+ Interludes

    EN
  11. Volume 1 (English)

    Smoke 0–Smoke 6

    EN

Release Schedule

Chapters of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You serialize monthly in Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine — expect one new “Smoke” chapter per month in Japanese. Volumes (tankōbon) collect roughly six chapters each and release in Japan about every six months.

The official English release typically runs 6–12 months behind the Japanese, published digitally through Crunchyroll and Manga UP!, with print editions via Square Enix Manga & Books.

Author Jinushi takes occasional hiatuses for health or production reasons — the most reliable source for next-chapter dates, volume covers, and one-shot announcements is the author's own X (Twitter) account. For the canonical release history and full chapter-by-chapter rundown, head to the complete chapter list.

How to Use This Calendar

Check Upcoming Releases for the next chapter and volume estimates. Scan Latest Releases for recently published dates across both Japanese and English editions — tap any entry for the chapter range it collects. The Release Schedule section explains the month-by-month magazine rhythm and the timeline gap between Japanese and English editions.

For the complete chapter-by-chapter breakdown, visit the Chapter List. Dates marked as “estimated” are projections based on the known release pattern — they get replaced with confirmed dates as soon as announcements drop.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the next chapter of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You come out?

Chapter 64 was released on August 24, 2026. The next chapter — the 65th Smoke — is expected in late September 2026 (estimated). Exact dates are typically confirmed a few weeks before release via author Jinushi's X (Twitter) account.

How often are new chapters released?

One new chapter (called a "Smoke") is released per month in Japan. Volumes (tankōbon) collect roughly six chapters each and release in Japan about every six months.

When will Volume 8 be released in English?

Volume 8 (English) is currently TBA — English translations typically run 6–12 months behind the Japanese release. Digital editions arrive first through Crunchyroll and Manga UP!, followed by print editions via Square Enix Manga & Books.

Where can I read the official English translation?

The official English release is available digitally on Crunchyroll and Manga UP!. Print editions are published by Square Enix Manga & Books. Links to all official platforms are listed in the Release Schedule section below.

Does the author take breaks? How do I find out the next release date?

Yes — author Jinushi occasionally takes hiatuses for health or production reasons. The most reliable source for next-chapter dates, volume covers, and announcements is Jinushi's official X (Twitter) account (@jinusi822). This calendar is updated as soon as new dates are confirmed.