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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
★ 7.7/10•2023•43m•TV-14•Drama
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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.

Megumi Tsuno · Screenplay

Hirokazu Kore-eda · Screenplay

Mami Sunada · Screenplay

Megumi Tsuno · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJan 12, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - ChangeE138m

Change

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

Jan 12, 2023

Episode 2 - Guardian SpiritE240m

Guardian Spirit

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

Jan 12, 2023

Episode 3 - TabooE345m

Taboo

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

Jan 12, 2023

Episode 4 - WishE444m

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.

Jan 12, 2023

Episode 5 - ChoiceE544m

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.

Jan 12, 2023

Episode 6 - One-sidedE645m

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.

Jan 12, 2023

Episode 7 - IllnessE744m

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.

Jan 12, 2023

Episode 8 - CarnivalE844m

Carnival

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

Jan 12, 2023

Episode 9 - PassageE946m

Passage

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

Jan 12, 2023

Actors

Nana Mori

Nana Mori

Kiyo

Natsuki Deguchi

Natsuki Deguchi

Sumire

Aju Makita

Aju Makita

Ryōko

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

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