Gimbap and Onigiri

Synopsis

A disillusioned former college track star working at a diner meets a tired Korean animation student struggling to find housing in Japan, and they instantly connect over an emotional moment involving a rice ball.

First Air Date: 2026-01-12

Last Air Date: 2026-03-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Networks: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC

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Top Cast

Eiji Akaso as Taiga Hase
Kang Hye-won as Park Rin
Moon Ji-hoo as Kang Jun-ho
Mai Fukagawa as Masumi Miyauchi
Rin Kataoka as Noa Somejima
Shodai Fukuyama as Akinori Ohba
Mitsuru Fukikoshi as Shigeo Taguchi
Seo Hye-won as Lee Yoon-gyeol

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2026-01-12)

After completing a tough assignment, grad student Rin Park learns she's being evicted. Meanwhile, Taiga Hase gets to come up with a new menu item.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2026-01-19)

Though shaken by the fact that Rin's time in Japan is limited, Taiga musters the courage to ask her out, but a sudden call interrupts their aquarium date.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2026-01-26)

As communication issues arise between the new couple, Taiga helps Rin move into her new apartment. A surprise visit derails their plans for the day.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2026-02-02)

After resolving his first fight with Rin, Taiga must return to his hometown for his father's memorial service — a place he has avoided for years.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2026-02-10)

As Taiga regains confidence running a catering event with a familiar face from his past, Rin contemplates her future after graduation.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2026-02-16)

Rin and Taiga take a trip to a beautiful hot springs area, but Rin struggles to forget about seeing Taiga together with his former girlfriend
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2026-02-23)

While Taiga and Rin can't stop thinking about each other, Masumi and Jun-ho reflect on their own love lives as they worry about their friends.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2026-03-02)

Back together with Rin, Taiga invites her to a New Year's party at Tanomi. Meanwhile, Akinori is tempted by a questionable investment opportunity.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2026-03-09)

As Taiga and Rin work diligently toward achieving their dreams, Rin’s mother drops by unannounced and learns about Taiga for the first time.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2026-03-16)

With Rin set on returning to Korea after receiving a job offer, she and Taiga think back on their time together and contemplate what the future holds.