The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

📊 Series Specifications

Network Netflix
Episode Runtime ~43 min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 9
Original Language JA
Creator Hirokazu Kore-eda

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023)

Created by Hirokazu Kore-eda
⭐ 3.9 / 5 (59 votes) 🎬 1 Seasons 📼 9 Episodes 🏷️ Drama 📡 Ended
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Series Status:

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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.

Seasons & Episodes

E1 Change

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

E2 Guardian Spirit

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

E3 Taboo

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

E4 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.

E5 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.

E6 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.

E7 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.

E8 Carnival

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

E9 Passage

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