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.
Where to Watch Gimbap and Onigiri • Season 1
10 Episodes
Episode 1
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Episode 1After 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.
Episode 2
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Episode 2Though 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.
Episode 3
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Episode 3As communication issues arise between the new couple, Taiga helps Rin move into her new apartment. A surprise visit derails their plans for the day.
Episode 4
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Episode 4After 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.
Episode 5
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Episode 5As Taiga regains confidence running a catering event with a familiar face from his past, Rin contemplates her future after graduation.
Episode 6
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Episode 6Rin and Taiga take a trip to a beautiful hot springs area, but Rin struggles to forget about seeing Taiga together with his former girlfriend
Episode 7
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Episode 7While 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.
Episode 8
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Episode 8Back together with Rin, Taiga invites her to a New Year's party at Tanomi. Meanwhile, Akinori is tempted by a questionable investment opportunity.
Episode 9
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Episode 9As Taiga and Rin work diligently toward achieving their dreams, Rin’s mother drops by unannounced and learns about Taiga for the first time.
Episode 10
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Episode 10With 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.
