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Love Rice poster
TV Short Finished Spring 2017

Love Rice

Love Kome: WE LOVE RICE · ラブ米 -WE LOVE RICE-

Comedy Music
★ 4.3AniList score
12Episodes
4 minPer episode
OriginalSource

The "heartwarming 'kome'dy with laughs and passion" promises to let audiences rediscover the virtues of rice ("Japan's soul food"). It follows five handsome rice-inspired boys as they shine at the "Harvest Show" live event at the Kokuritsu Inahou… Read more

Storyline

The "heartwarming 'kome'dy with laughs and passion" promises to let audiences rediscover the virtues of rice ("Japan's soul food"). It follows five handsome rice-inspired boys as they shine at the "Harvest Show" live event at the Kokuritsu Inahou Gakuen ("Rice Ear Academy," a wordplay on national schools). (Source: Anime News Network)

Characters & Japanese Voice Cast

Akitakomachi Akitakomachi Main VA: Misae Komori
Hinohikari Hinohikari Main VA: Mark Ishii
Sasanishiki Sasanishiki Main VA: Chiharu Sawashiro
Nikomaru Nikomaru Main VA: Nina Tamaki
Hitomebore Hitomebore Main VA: Souma Sousuke
Koshihikari Koshihikari Supporting VA: Kenjirou Tsuda
Chinko Bouzu Chinko Bouzu Supporting VA: Tomokazu Sugita
Gurue Gurue Supporting VA: Rico Sasaki
ANN ANN Supporting VA: Junya Enoki
SHOCK SHOCK Supporting VA: Yuuto Suzuki
CARRY CARRY Supporting VA: Genki Okawa
Mori no Kuma Mori no Kuma Supporting VA: Mafia Kajita

Seasons & Related Anime

SequelLove Rice 2 TV Short · 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Love Rice have?

Love Rice has 12 episodes.

Which studio made Love Rice?

Love Rice is produced by Encourage Films.

Facts from AniList (also listed on MyAnimeList); streaming availability from JustWatch India. Last updated 1 November 2026, 7:33 PM IST. Episode times are Japan broadcast times shown in IST. Spotted a mistake? Write to [email protected].