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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
RELEASED·SERIES·JA

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Thu, Jan 12, 2023
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Nana Mori
    Nana Mori
    as Kiyo
  • Natsuki Deguchi
    Natsuki Deguchi
    as Sumire
  • Aju Makita
    Aju Makita
    as Ryо̄ko
  • Keiko Matsuzaka
    Keiko Matsuzaka
    as Chiyo
  • Ai Hashimoto
    Ai Hashimoto
    as Momoko
  • Mayu Matsuoka
    Mayu Matsuoka
    as Yoshino
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Episodes

1 season · 9 episodes

To Be Determined · 9 aired
Season 1
9 episodes · 9 aired
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  • E1
    Change
    Aired · Thu, Jan 12, 2023 · 38m

    Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.

  • E2
    Guardian Spirit
    Aired · Thu, Jan 12, 2023 · 39m

    Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.

  • E3
    Taboo
    Aired · Thu, Jan 12, 2023 · 44m

    A former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.

  • E4
    Wish
    Aired · Thu, Jan 12, 2023 · 43m

    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
    Aired · Thu, Jan 12, 2023 · 43m

    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
    Aired · Thu, Jan 12, 2023 · 44m

    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
    Aired · Thu, Jan 12, 2023 · 44m

    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
    Aired · Thu, Jan 12, 2023 · 43m

    'Tis the season of the annual costume event, and Momoko takes charge. Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.

  • E9
    Passage
    Aired · Thu, Jan 12, 2023 · 46m

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