Gimbap and Onigiri (2026)

Drama · Romance

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.

IMDb rating: 6.6 (421 votes)
Episode average: 8.1 +1.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

8.13 avg 10 episodes 8.1 → 6.5

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Hajimari no Hitokuchi	8.1	36
2	Gaori ni Negai wo	8.7	28
3	Episode #1.3	8.4	20
4	Episode #1.4	8.4	14
5	Episode #1.5	8.5	12
6	Episode #1.6	7.7	13
7	Episode #1.7	8.5	12
8	Episode #1.8	7.9	10
9	Episode #1.9	8.6	10
10	Episode #1.10	6.5	12