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Gimbap and Onigiri (2026)

7.5
Food Romance Drama Japanese 10 Episodes

Hase Taiga who has been working part-time at the small restaurant "Tanomi" for three years, was once a promising young man as the ace of the university's relay team, but his past was ruined by poor performance. Although he doesn't have any particular dreams at the moment, he is beginning to feel a sense of fulfilment in his work, such as being entrusted by the owner with coming up with new menu items. Meanwhile, Park Rin, from South Korea, a graduate student studying animation is busy working on her assignments. Just when she feels relieved after somehow managing to submit her assignment just before the deadline, she receives a notice to move out of her student dormitory... However, for a foreigner, finding housing in Japan is not an easy task, and she is exhausted both physically and mentally... Then the two have a chance encounter at Tanomi. Rin is moved by the onigiri Taiga serves her, and her hunger and tiredness are gradually satisfied. Taiga is captivated by Rin's smile as she eats them deliciously. And the moment their eyes meet, an irresistible thrill flows between them. (Source: Japanese = oricon.co.jp || Translation = MyDramaList)

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Hase Taiga who has been working part-time at the small restaurant "Tanomi" for three years, was once a promising young man as the ace of the university's relay team, but his past was ruined by poor performance. Although he doesn't have any particular dreams at the moment, he is beginning to feel a sense of fulfilment in his work, such as being entrusted by the owner with coming up with new menu items. Meanwhile, Park Rin, from South Korea, a graduate student studying animation is busy working on her assignments. Just when she feels relieved after somehow managing to submit her assignment just before the deadline, she receives a notice to move out of her student dormitory... However, for a foreigner, finding housing in Japan is not an easy task, and she is exhausted both physically and mentally... Then the two have a chance encounter at Tanomi. Rin is moved by the onigiri Taiga serves her, and her hunger and tiredness are gradually satisfied. Taiga is captivated by Rin's smile as she eats them deliciously. And the moment their eyes meet, an irresistible thrill flows between them. (Source: Japanese = oricon.co.jp || Translation = MyDramaList)

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About "Gimbap and Onigiri (2026)"

"Gimbap and Onigiri (2026)", a captivating Japan drama that premiered in 2026 on TV Tokyo and masterfully combines elements of Food, Romance and Drama and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

spans 10 compelling episodes, with each episode delivering 49 minutes of engaging content.

The series has garnered significant acclaim, maintaining an impressive rating of 7.5, resonating with over 2,229 viewers on MyDramaList, ranking #6474 in popularity and #37948 overall on the platform.

The drama showcases an exceptional ensemble cast featuring Eiji Akaso, Kang Hye-won, Moon Ji-hoo, Mai Fukagawa, Rin Kataoka, Shodai Fukuyama, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Seo Hye-won, who bring their characters to life with compelling performances.

Known in Japan as "キンパとおにぎり〜恋するふたりは似ていてちがう〜", this production exemplifies the growing global appeal and rich storytelling tradition of Asian entertainment.

Details

Release Date
2026-01-12
Status
Returning Series
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan
Network
TV Tokyo
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Runtime
49m
Cast
Eiji Akaso, Kang Hye-won, Moon Ji-hoo, Mai Fukagawa, Rin Kataoka, Shodai Fukuyama, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Seo Hye-won

MyDramaList Info

Popularity
#6474
Ranked
#37948
Watchers
2,229
Content Rating
Not Yet Rated
Aired On
Monday
Native Title
キンパとおにぎり〜恋するふたりは似ていてちがう〜

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