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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

TV-142023•43m•7.6/10
Drama

Ratings

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7.6/10(54)

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.

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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

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Change
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.
Guardian Spirit
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.
Taboo
E3
Taboo
Air date: 2023-01-12
A former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.
Wish
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.
Choice
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.
One-sided
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.
Illness
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.
Carnival
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.
Passage
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

Nana Mori

Kiyo

Natsuki Deguchi

Natsuki Deguchi

Sumire

Aju Makita

Aju Makita

Ryо̄ko

Keiko Matsuzaka

Keiko Matsuzaka

Chiyo

Ai Hashimoto

Ai Hashimoto

Momoko

Mayu Matsuoka

Mayu Matsuoka

Yoshino

Takako Tokiwa

Takako Tokiwa

Azusa

Kairi Jo

Kairi Jo

Kenta Nakanowatari

Momoko Fukuchi

Momoko Fukuchi

Tsurukoma

Kotoko Wakayanagi

Kikuno

Kotona Minami

Kotona Minami

Kotono

Lily Franky

Lily Franky

Ren

Yukiya Kitamura

Yukiya Kitamura

Takeshi Ishida

Toshinori Omi

Toshinori Omi

Cameraman Seino

Kanji Furutachi

Kanji Furutachi

Kanjiro Furutachi

Keiko Toda

Keiko Toda

Kimie Sakurai

Kayoko Shiraishi

Kayoko Shiraishi

Kiyo's grandmother

Arata Iura

Arata Iura

Masahiro Tanabe

Ryota Suzuki

Ryota Suzuki

Hiroshi Ishida

Koki Maeda

Koki Maeda

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