Gimbap and Onigiri tells the story of Taiga, a once promising university athlete whose career was cut short by poor performance. Now three years into his part-time job at a small restaurant, he's unexpectedly finding fulfillment and even entrusted with creating new menu items. Simultaneously, Rin, a South Korean graduate student studying animation, faces an urgent housing crisis after receiving an eviction notice from her dormitory. Struggling to navigate the challenges of finding accommodation in Japan, she arrives at the restaurant physically and mentally exhausted. Her encounter with Taiga over his onigiri offers profound comfort, satisfying her hunger and weariness. Captivated by Rin's joyful smile, Taiga feels an undeniable thrill as their eyes meet, setting the stage for a compelling connection.
Other names: Kimbap to Onigiri: Koisuru Futari wa Nite Ite Chigau, Kinpa to Onigiri: Koisuru Futari wa Nite Ite Chigau, キンパとおにぎり こいするふたりはにていてちがう