Original title
キンパとおにぎり〜恋するふたりは似ていてちがう〜
Released
1/12/2026
Origin country
JP
Genre
Drama
Production companies
TV Tokyo, BABEL LABEL, Reinbach
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
10
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As Taiga regains confidence running a catering event with a familiar face from his past, Rin contemplates her future after graduation.
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
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.
Back together with Rin, Taiga invites her to a New Year's party at Tanomi. Meanwhile, Akinori is tempted by a questionable investment opportunity.
As Taiga and Rin work diligently toward achieving their dreams, Rin’s mother drops by unannounced and learns about Taiga for the first time.
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.
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