TV anime Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari aired its fifth episode, “Super no Ura de Kakeru Futari,” on August 6, 2026. The episode delivered a near-kiss moment, revealed the store manager’s age, and put Sasaki through a grueling 14-day work marathon, sparking a wave of reactions from fans.
Company Motto Raises Eyebrows
The episode opened with a narration from colleague Suzuki. In a smoking area with a broken air conditioner, Sasaki and Suzuki were sweating while smoking, with a sign reading “We work without rest or pause” hanging behind them. Viewers couldn’t help but comment, “That company motto is too black” and “The motto is brutal, lol.”
Store Manager’s Age Revealed
True to the prediction of a “cool future right around the corner,” Sasaki got drenched when the store manager sprayed water. It was then revealed that the manager is 40 years old, the same generation as Sasaki. Fans were surprised, with comments like “40?! No way” and “He looks too young for 40.”
However, the bigger shock for the manager was learning that Sasaki didn’t know Tayama’s age. Despite the manager’s insistence that they smoke together all the time, viewers offered a more measured take: “It’s not common to ask someone’s age out of the blue,” and “Asking a younger woman her age could be seen as harassment.”
Tayama Gets Close
Overhearing the conversation, Tayama placed a towel on Sasaki’s head and leaned in close, whispering “24.” The oblivious Sasaki didn’t realize she was telling him her age, but fans were thrilled: “24 years old!” “She’s young!” “Their foreheads touched!!!” “I want Tayama to whisper to me too.” Some even joked, “Is that the number of cigarettes she smokes a day?” and “24, like the American TV show.”
Sasaki’s 14-Day Work Marathon
After that precious moment, Sasaki’s life took a dark turn. A sudden overseas business trip by his department head (with no handover) left him swamped, and a series of problems with his subordinates wore him down both mentally and physically. Viewers expressed sympathy: “The company isn’t even functioning as a company,” “Poor Sasaki,” “I feel like giving up too,” and “This is a clear labor law violation.”
Somehow surviving 14 consecutive workdays, Sasaki finally met Tayama again. They made decorative teru teru bozu together, but Sasaki’s exhaustion caused him to collapse. As Tayama watched over him gently, fans worried: “Is Sasaki going to disappear?” “And then Sasaki fell into an eternal sleep…” “Don’t die, Sasaki!” “He’s gone!!!”
A Morning Note of Encouragement
The next morning, Sasaki woke up alive, holding a piece of paper with a doodle and the word “Erai” (good job) written by Tayama. Fans were warmed: “So cute,” “Heartwarming,” “Take a proper rest, Sasaki.” They also noted that Sasaki with his hair down in his off-mode was “too attractive.”
Supermarket Encounter and a Rakugo Twist
One day, Tayama was told to leave work early and ran into Sasaki shopping at the supermarket. Switching to her “Yamada mode” to surprise him, she called out to him. Sasaki, flustered by her casual outfit, tried to hide his excitement and ended up reciting the rakugo classic “Jugemu.” Some viewers made a connection to another anime, commenting, “Is this Akane Banashi?” “Jugemu appears, and fans of Akane Banashi rejoice,” and “Jugemu shows up, and the new employee is voiced by Anna Nagase… hehe.”
While trying to act calm, Sasaki accidentally shoplifted a magazine he intended to buy. The store manager confronted him with a fierce expression, and the internet was filled with laughter as the episode ended.
Episode 6 Preview
The episode delivered both heartwarming interactions and comedic moments, leaving viewers feeling “energized” and “warm inside.” The next episode, “Super no Ura ni Nokoru Nioi” (The Scent Left Behind the Supermarket), is scheduled to air on August 13, 2026.
Cast and Staff
The anime began airing on July 9, 2026, every Thursday at 11:56 p.m. on TBS and 27 affiliated stations, with early streaming on ABEMA and Netflix. The ABEMA-exclusive early version is available for free.
| Role | Cast |
|---|---|
| Sasaki | Satou Takuya |
| Yamada / Tayama | Hoshi Naru |
| Gotou | Yukitou Toa |
| Oono | Toyoguchi Megumi |
| Obata | Yasuda Rikuya |
| Maezawa | Hidaka Youko |
| Suzuki | Takahashi Shinya |
Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Suzuki Rito, Mori Aoi |
| Series Composition | Inoue Mio |
| Character Design | Ootaki Naka |
| Prop Design | Shintani Mahiru |
| Art Director | Sotogawa Masaru |
| Color Design | Uemura Shuji |
| Photography Director | Kujirai Ryo |
| CG Director | Fujitani Hidenori |
| Editing | Ishii Ami |
| Sound Director | Yoshida Kouhei |
| Music | Kouno Shin, Aoki Sayaka |
| Music Producer | Kuze Retsu |
| Music Production | Nichi-on |
| Animation Producer | Watanabe Masayuu |
| Animation Production | Asahi Production |
Theme Songs
TV broadcast opening theme: “Ichijiku Kemuri” by Zutomayo
TV broadcast ending theme: “Fiction” by imase
ABEMA exclusive early version opening: “Kuzuri Nen” by Zutomayo
ABEMA exclusive early version ending: “NIGHT DANCER” by imase
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