Series synopsis
Gimbap and Onigiri, also known as キンパとおにぎり〜恋するふたりは似ていてちがう〜 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on January 12, 2026. It ended on March 16, 2026. It stars Eiji Akaso, Kang Hye-won, Moon Ji-hoo and Mai Fukagawa.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 12, 2026 | March 16, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
January 12, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
January 19, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
January 26, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 12, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 16, 2026 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 23:00:00 |