
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
S1 · E1IMDB:
7.6
Released
1/12/2023
Duration
0h 46m
Genre
Drama
Country
Japan
Cast
Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita
Overview
Two inseparable friends move to Kyoto to chase their dreams of becoming maiko, but decide to pursue different passions while living under the same roof.

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
7.6Released
1/12/2023
Genre
Drama
Cast
Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita
Duration
0h 46m
Country
Japan
Overview
Two inseparable friends move to Kyoto to chase their dreams of becoming maiko, but decide to pursue different passions while living under the same roof.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableChange
Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.

Change
Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.
EP 2AvailableGuardian Spirit
Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.

Guardian Spirit
Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.
EP 3AvailableTaboo
A former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.

Taboo
A former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.
EP 4AvailableWish
Kiyo and Sumire get a day off and explore the city, making a wish at the shrine. An unexpected guest visits the maiko house, much to Sumire's dismay.

Wish
Kiyo and Sumire get a day off and explore the city, making a wish at the shrine. An unexpected guest visits the maiko house, much to Sumire's dismay.
EP 5AvailableChoice
Love is in the air — except for Kiyo, who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.

Choice
Love is in the air — except for Kiyo, who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.
EP 6AvailableOne-sided
Kiyo sets her eyes on the top prize of a lottery sponsored by the local shops. Momoko tries a bowl of Kiyo's cream stew.

One-sided
Kiyo sets her eyes on the top prize of a lottery sponsored by the local shops. Momoko tries a bowl of Kiyo's cream stew.
EP 7AvailableIllness
The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.

Illness
The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.
EP 8AvailableCarnival
'Tis the season of the annual costume event, and Momoko takes charge. Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.

Carnival
'Tis the season of the annual costume event, and Momoko takes charge. Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.
EP 9AvailablePassage
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.

Passage
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.
Cast

Kiyo
Nana Mori

Sumire
Natsuki Deguchi

Ryо̄ko
Aju Makita

Chiyo
Keiko Matsuzaka

Momoko
Ai Hashimoto

Yoshino
Mayu Matsuoka

Azusa
Takako Tokiwa

Kenta Nakanowatari
Kairi Jo

Tsurukoma
Momoko Fukuchi

Kikuno
Kotoko Wakayanagi

Kotono
Kotona Minami

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