# Gimbap and Onigiri Release Schedule: Your Complete Episode Guide

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Published: 2026-01-15  
Updated: 2026-01-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The heartwarming cross-cultural romance **Gimbap and Onigiri** is capturing viewers’ hearts on [TV Tokyo](https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/index/index.html) and Netflix. Starring Eiji Akaso and former IZ*ONE member Kang Hye-won, this Japanese drama delivers a touching story about love, food, and connection across cultures. Here’s everything you need to know about when new episodes drop.

## Gimbap and Onigiri Release Schedule

| Episode | Release Date | Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episode 1 | January 12, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 2 | January 19, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 3 | January 26, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 4 | February 2, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 5 | February 9, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 6 | February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 7 | February 23, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 8 | March 2, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 9 | March 9, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 10 | March 16, 2026 | Monday |

**Time Slot:** Drama Premiere 23 on TV Tokyo  
**Episode Length:** Approximately 49 minutes  
**Streaming:** Netflix (simultaneous release)

![Gimbap](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-946.png)

## What Makes Gimbap and Onigiri Special?

This 10-episode series tells the story of Hase Taiga, a former track-and-field athlete now working at a modest Japanese restaurant, and Park Rin, a Korean graduate student studying animation in Japan. Their chance encounter over a simple onigiri meal becomes the catalyst for a beautiful cross-cultural romance.

The drama explores themes of identity, dreams, and emotional connection through the universal language of food. When Rin faces housing challenges and exhaustion, a meal prepared by Taiga provides comfort that transcends cultural barriers.

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## Cast and Production

**Main Cast:**

- **Eiji Akaso** as Hase Taiga (former athlete turned chef)
- **Kang Hye-won** (former IZ*ONE) as Park Rin (Korean animation student)

**Supporting Cast:**

- Moon Ji-hoo as Junho Kang (Rin’s considerate college senior)
- Mai Fukagawa as Masumi Miyauchi (Taiga’s former girlfriend)
- Seo Hye-won as Lee Yung-yeol (Rin’s supportive friend)

The series is produced by BABEL LABEL with screenplay by Nawonmada, Chisato Yokoo, and Miyuki Hatanaka.

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## Where to Watch

Catch new episodes every Monday on TV Tokyo or stream them simultaneously on Netflix. The drama runs through mid-March 2026, giving viewers plenty of time to fall in love with Taiga and Rin’s journey.

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## FAQs

### **Q: When does Gimbap and Onigiri air new episodes?**

A: New episodes air every Monday on TV Tokyo and Netflix, starting January 12, 2026, through March 16, 2026.

### **Q: How many episodes will Gimbap and Onigiri have?**

 A: The series consists of 10 episodes, each running approximately 49 minutes, concluding on March 16, 2026.