The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
TV-142023•43m•7.6/10
Drama
Ratings
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7.6/10(58)
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.
Production
Story, BUN-BUKU
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 12, 2023
Last Aired
January 12, 2023
Networks
Netflix
Created By
Hirokazu Kore-eda
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Change
Air date: 2023-01-12
Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.
E2
Guardian Spirit
Air date: 2023-01-12
Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.
E3
Taboo
Air date: 2023-01-12
A former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.
E4
Wish
Air date: 2023-01-12
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.
E5
Choice
Air date: 2023-01-12
Love is in the air — except for Kiyo, who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.
E6
One-sided
Air date: 2023-01-12
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.
E7
Illness
Air date: 2023-01-12
The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.
E8
Carnival
Air date: 2023-01-12
'Tis the season of the annual costume event, and Momoko takes charge. Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.
E9
Passage
Air date: 2023-01-12
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.
Cast
Nana Mori
Kiyo
Natsuki Deguchi
Sumire
Aju Makita
Ryōko
Keiko Matsuzaka
Chiyo
Ai Hashimoto
Momoko
Mayu Matsuoka
Yoshino
Takako Tokiwa
Azusa
Kairi Jo
Kenta Nakanowatari
Momoko Fukuchi
Tsurukoma
Kotoko Wakayanagi
Kikuno
Kotona Minami
Kotono
Lily Franky
Ren
Yukiya Kitamura
Takeshi Ishida
Toshinori Omi
Cameraman Seino
Kanji Furutachi
Kanjiro Furutachi
Keiko Toda
Kimie Sakurai
Kayoko Shiraishi
Kiyo's Grandmother
Arata Iura
Masahiro Tanabe
Ryota Suzuki
Hiroshi Ishida
Koki Maeda
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