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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

★ 7.6•2023•1 Seasons•ANIME
Drama

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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Top 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

K

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

Episodes

Change

1. Change

38m

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

Aired: 1/12/2023
Guardian Spirit

2. Guardian Spirit

40m

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

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Aired: 1/12/2023
Taboo

3. Taboo

45m

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

Aired: 1/12/2023
Wish

4. Wish

44m

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.

Aired: 1/12/2023
Choice

5. Choice

44m

Love is in the air — except for Kiyo, who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.

Aired: 1/12/2023
One-sided

6. One-sided

45m

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.

Aired: 1/12/2023
Illness

7. Illness

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.

Aired: 1/12/2023
Carnival

8. Carnival

44m

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

Aired: 1/12/2023
Passage

9. Passage

46m

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

Aired: 1/12/2023