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Jun 17, 2:43 AM
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Aug 2015
3
enjoy with the story, stay with Yamada!. kinda my life but i dont smoke lol.
Jun 17, 3:21 AM
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Sep 2021
10
thought it was gonna crap for the first couple of minutes but lowkey, PEAK MY NINJAA
Jun 18, 4:18 AM
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May 2025
4
Як це добре, сходжу поплачу.
Jun 19, 2:45 AM
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Jan 2025
3
very interesting were people get overworked how a simple routine in the shop can form as a friendship and eventually a love interest amazes me. Very simple but so effective scratches a part of my brain that normally never gets scratched.
Jun 24, 6:35 AM

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Aug 2024
949
Without a inch of a surprise, Tayama turned out to be Yamada 😁
Jun 24, 7:03 AM
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May 2016
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I've dreamed of this getting such a beautiful adaption!
Jun 24, 2:35 PM

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Sep 2016
30100
Entertaining enough to continue.
*kappa*
Jun 25, 10:59 PM
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Jul 2021
176
age is just a number unc acts just like the blushing high school mc, truly "peak" and "mature"
Jun 27, 11:31 AM

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May 2021
2726
I have been reading this masterpiece for so long and the adaptation is so damn well made, I am so happy. The ending is soooo vibe but maaan the opening female singer makes my ears bleed. For the VAs at first I thought Sasaki voice was little bit high pitched for his image but after a while I can say why that VA was selected but I think the So damn happy to watch more. I am very surprised to see Hoshiki Seena doing a very good job since she is a complete rookie and just a singer, I am very happy that I was wrong to think she will be bad. ∞/10
Jun 29, 7:19 PM

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Apr 2022
9225
people need to be imprisoned for what they did with the release schedule of this show. ruined all the hype for one of the best manga in recent years. great adaptation otherwise though.
Jul 3, 5:34 AM

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May 2015
6451
Dude must be blind
"The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there."

"Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life."
Jul 3, 7:47 PM
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May 2026
2
pretty cute. i've heard smoking companies are paying for advertising in anime to get younger audiences into it.
Jul 4, 3:17 AM
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Oct 2018
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What is it with animation studios this season releasing anime centered around smoking?
A short format makes sense, considering how little depth this anime is going to offer.
A forty-year-old getting worked up over nothing.. quite a reflection of society's dynamic between seniors and juniors.
Jul 4, 8:31 AM

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Oct 2019
1425
I'm only coming to see it now due to lack of time, but it makes me so happy to see this manga animated like this
Jul 5, 5:44 AM

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Jan 2021
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the way mc talks and behaves most of the time is incongruent with his look, he looks way cooler than he moves
Jul 8, 1:58 AM
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Jun 2026
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cute.

it isnt really in your face, like a lot other romance anime.
it's just two people bonding. while having a smoke
Jul 8, 11:03 AM

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Nov 2013
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Heh, so it's the same woman. Before they showed her ears, I thought she'd be the cashier's sister or something (same hair color).

Chill show.
Jul 9, 8:34 AM

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Jul 2016
5154
Yamada might not be that heavy of a smoker hut I'm still kinda impressed with how she can maintain a high pitched persona on top of her actual personality. Can't blame Sasaki for not getting it too much lol

They really nailed making the atmosphere feel as mellow as a post-work break, which is awesome.
Jul 9, 9:08 AM

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Jul 2017
18081
A smoking romance, and the hype really built it well.

Sasaki and Yamada, customer and supermarket cashier, two souls of a smoking kin, these two are just a pleasant couple in the making.
The cute and innocent Yamada from the outside, and only Sasaki knows and can peel her hidden layer off.

Zutomayo's TV edition OP is just as great as the JP streaming exclusive OP, as is Imase's EDs for both the TV and JP streaming editions.
Jul 9, 11:34 AM

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Mar 2021
4234
Really great opening episode I love how laid back this show feels.
Jul 9, 11:59 AM

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Jun 2014
8564
Chill wholesome vibes. Like cigarettes for some people, this seems like a good show for when you wanna relax and unwind after a long day.
People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime.

Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait.

Take me back to the days before MAL became infested with Twitter's favorite buzzwords.


Jul 9, 12:51 PM

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Jul 2017
7651
Just casually watched this episode again but in its full form now that the episodes are properly releasing as full-length weekly now. It's still really good as expected. I do prefer the opening and ending of the mini-episodes version personally by a lot, but the new opening and endings are solid enough. Wouldn't call them my favorites from the season so far but still decent.
Jul 9, 12:55 PM
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Oct 2010
543
Waited for the full release for this cuz it was one of my most anticipated for the season. I was not disappointed, just such a chill, fun vibe.
Jul 9, 1:48 PM

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Aug 2024
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Ok, NOW it is the proper first episode. And the opening and ending are different. Althought they are the same respective singers, I prefer the ones from the short episodes 😁
Jul 9, 2:28 PM
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Jul 2021
182
Re-watched the full release of ep 1. Same chill vibe, same enjoyment.

The OP and ED has some alteration work done on it compared to the official audio, and I love it.

Honestly, this is one of the rare anime that makes me relax watching it. The BGM work is superb and create a vivid nightly atmosphere. Highly enjoyable.

Also, those that hate this with a passion really need a pick-me-up 🗿
Stonks
Jul 9, 2:31 PM
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Aug 2025
16
Well can't say much about the ep per se couse I've already watched it obce before but man why didn't they left Night dancer for the ending. The new op and ed visuals are great but I would kill to listen to Night dancer for the rest of the episodes
Jul 9, 2:37 PM
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Feb 2014
87
Wait hold up are they just rehashing the exact same show with episode 13? What a complete farce. Going to have to adjust my rating from 9 to 5 for oblivious reasons cause screw you for making people think new episodes were airing.
Jul 9, 2:54 PM
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Apr 2026
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This isn’t an anime; it’s a veiled (though not very subtle) romanticisation of smoking. And according to anti-smoking laws, it should be banned.
Jul 9, 2:58 PM

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Jan 2017
748
Wait what, we are going back to EP1? I was thinking that today we will get the proper episode 7..... What the fuck is this release schedule?! They somehow have done something even worse than Netflix with Jojo!
Jul 9, 3:15 PM

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Aug 2011
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Sad, I thought we would get new episodes, the new opening is good, but they could have kept Kuzuri Nen and NIGHT DANCER
Jul 9, 4:09 PM

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Feb 2025
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Two animes about smoking releasing the same day lol
Anyway, I like it. Yamada is pretty. And it's a relatable anime.

Imouto suki

Tsundere-Chuuni-Imoutos save me...

Jul 9, 4:25 PM
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Aug 2024
405
A very different and chill romance anime this season!

Usually we would see middle school/high school/university/office romance, but this.. I wouldn't really consider it as an office romance since both Yamada and Sasaki works in different workplaces.

Looking forward for more of this, and yes I would not watch the minis and wait for the TV episodes to air. Also, for people who thinks that we would get Episode 13 mini onwards today (or technically TV episode 7), nah man. The 12 mini episodes only played a role in building hype and the actual broadcast should be today lol.
Jul 9, 4:29 PM
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Apr 2025
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Kimurah said:
Kipo0007 said:
I am so afraid for this show to tank the ratings for having this abyssmal release schedule format.


Do not worry. All the people that love this turd sandwich are already giving it unearned high scores. It will be another niche slop heavily overrated by the small amount of viewers. Welcome to MAL ratings.

Please sit this one out, no one agrees with your take lmao
Jul 9, 5:12 PM
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Oct 2007
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Why is anyone surprised that this is the full episode 1? They said from the very beginning that today was when the full release came out. Were the mini episodes stupid and pointless? Yes. But anyone that paid even the smallest amount of attention knew that the full length ep 1 was gonna start now. You don't have to watch for the next 6 weeks. Anyways, I didn't watch until now, so this was a very relaxing, enjoyable show. Does make me wish smoking was as enjoyable as it was when I was a kid, but still looking forward to seeing them progress.
Jul 9, 6:06 PM
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Feb 2014
889
The first episode was 🚬
Jul 9, 6:39 PM
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Jan 2021
215
i really don't understand what the point of releasing the first 6 episodes early and split into mini episodes was if they were just going to rerelease them in the full length version the very next season. Also the mini episode format suited this show well imo.
Jul 9, 7:22 PM
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May 2026
741
Sad that they changed the OP and ED. But the new ED is also quite chill and the new OP's visuals are great.
Jul 9, 9:09 PM

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Apr 2020
2739
I waited, I waited for the proper first episode, and it's here!

Never would I thought that this random manga I randomly discovered in 2022 (that I never get to read) would got an anime adaptation this good, so well deserved! Though technically it has been out for a month now, and from what I've heard, the earlier minisodes is already equivalent 6 episodes. I say bullshit to that, so I waited for the proper 23-minute showing and I'll follow this for the show, because I ain't waiting til August for newer scenes.

Now mini-rant aside, we have our newest entry into the essential romance anime of the 2020s, "Teasing Master Sasaki-san" (with Warlboro) is a funny analogy. Though I already have awareness of the general feel of the show, thankfully I didn't spoil myself more than what happened in the first episode. Our boy Sasaki, probably in his 40s at this point, really liked this cashier, Yamada, so much that everytime he gets out beaten from work, he atleast get to see the cute and lowkey sexy lady in the front of the cashier desk. Then just to layoff for a couple of minutes, he gets to smoke with "another" lady who really "looks so much" like Yamada. It's funny that in the first episode, he didn't even get to realize that Yamada and Tayama are the same fucking woman, but this dynamic would be enjoyable atleast.

As a young adult who is in this thing called adulting, this show talks to me in a different way. And with regards to smoking, it's funny that in its TV airing, this comes out around the same hour with Yani Neko, which is freaking crazy to even have two smoking shows to begin with. But so far, we are yet to get into those in-depth conversations in relation to smoking cigarettes with this story, so I'll reserve those thoughts for later. But hey, like Sasaki seeing Yamada as a happy pill, this show will be my happy pill after the crazy hit I get with those addicted cats from the other show.
Jul 9, 10:33 PM
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May 2021
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My 19th Summer 2026 anime! 🙌🏻 Yeah, I just waited for it to officially come out 🤣 I know like half of the season has already been released but it was weird how they did it releasing like half episodes. Anyway, this is gonna be a cute wholesome heartwarming watch 🤭 Sasaki thinks he’s talking to two different girls when it’s actually just one with split personas 😁

Don’t smoke kids. Worst thing you can do for your body. Your lungs will thank you later on. Waste of money too.

That character change is crazy 💀😯 voice too

9:52 well THAT certainly was unexpected 😯🤣 so cute

22:00 I wonder how long it’s gonna take before he finally realizes? 🤣
Jul 10, 12:44 AM

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Aug 2020
11927
already a fan of the manga but the anime did a great job, that's a real romance with real animation...
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Jul 10, 12:59 AM
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Sep 2020
1013
Can't exactly agree with the health benefits of smoking...but this is a fictional show so it doesn't really matter. What does matter is that, just from the first episode alone, this is gonna be a cute and wholesome show.
Also that and Sasaki is gonna be blind to tell the difference between Tamaya and Yamada.
Jul 10, 3:11 AM
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Jul 2025
8
wow!, good episode
Jul 10, 3:15 AM
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Aug 2024
384
She is not even using hypno glasses like superman but the mc is still getting deceived, bro deserves to get scammed
Jul 10, 3:31 AM
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Jun 2022
18
I am still confused. So those 12 mini episodes where in fact first 6 episodes (12 halves)? So now we will have to wait 6 weeks for the 7th episode?
Jul 10, 3:49 AM
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Feb 2019
19
Me encantó, tengo unas ganas de seguir viéndolo. Pero sino lo termino rápido. Tengo que ver un capítulo por día. Ahhhhh
Jul 10, 4:30 AM

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Feb 2014
1207
I can finally watch this. I kept holding back as I don't really want to watch the mini episodes that are just the first 6 full episodes.
Jul 10, 4:56 AM

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Aug 2024
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Reply to Palkopupa
I am still confused. So those 12 mini episodes where in fact first 6 episodes (12 halves)? So now we will have to wait 6 weeks for the 7th episode?
@Palkopupa yes, it was. Proper new content will start at proper episode 7
Jul 10, 7:18 AM

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Apr 2016
2084
Decent first episode. I read the manga long ago tho I stopped after 20 chapters. I'll give the story another chance.

Jul 10, 8:20 AM
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Oct 2024
7
yaa begitulah. bagus dan tidak membosankan
Jul 10, 11:23 AM

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May 2019
4042
I just knew that towards the end of this episode Sasaki was going to assume that Yamada and Tayama are good friends and not the same person 🤦‍♂️ It's like Yamada said, he's a dense old guy that she will tease for her own amusement. Anyways, this was a fun and chill watch and I'm looking forward to seeing Sasaki's reaction once he figures out that they're the same person.
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