Nana Mori
as Kiyo
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0/9
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
2023
•
7.6
•
Drama
•
43m
JP
• Japanese
Director: Takuma Sato
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.
Cast
Natsuki Deguchi
as Sumire
Aju Makita
as Ryо̄ko
Keiko Matsuzaka
as Chiyo
Ai Hashimoto
as Momoko
Mayu Matsuoka
as Yoshino
Takako Tokiwa
as Azusa
Kairi Jo
as Kenta Nakanowatari
Momoko Fukuchi
as Tsurukoma
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Kotoko Wakayanagi
as Kikuno
Kotona Minami
as Kotono
Lily Franky
as Ren
Yukiya Kitamura
as Takeshi Ishida
Toshinori Omi
as Cameraman Seino
Kanji Furutachi
as Kanjiro Furutachi
Keiko Toda
as Kimie Sakurai
Kayoko Shiraishi
as Kiyo's Grandmother
Arata Iura
as Masahiro Tanabe
Ryota Suzuki
as Hiroshi Ishida
Koki Maeda
as Courier
Rina Miura
as Yumi
Episodes
Change
E1 38mKiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.
Guardian Spirit
E2 40mKiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.
Taboo
E3 45mA former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.
Wish
E4 44mKiyo 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 44mLove 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 45mKiyo 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 44mThe 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 44m'Tis the season of the annual costume event, and Momoko takes charge. Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.
Passage
E9 46mWhile Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.
