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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023)

Poster for The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

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 & Crew

Director
Megumi Tsuno
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    Kiyo Nana Mori
  • Profile picture of Natsuki Deguchi
    Sumire Natsuki Deguchi
  • Profile picture of Aju Makita
    Ryо̄ko Aju Makita
  • Profile picture of Keiko Matsuzaka
    Chiyo Keiko Matsuzaka
  • Profile picture of Ai Hashimoto
    Momoko Ai Hashimoto
  • Profile picture of Mayu Matsuoka
    Yoshino Mayu Matsuoka
  • Profile picture of Takako Tokiwa
    Azusa Takako Tokiwa
  • Profile picture of Kairi Jo
    Kenta Nakanowatari Kairi Jo

Videos

Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2023

9 episodes

Season 1 of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House premiered on January 12, 2023

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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Keywords

  • cooking
  • geisha
  • friendship
  • based on manga
  • kyoto, japan
  • calm
  • heartfelt
  • intimate
  • best friends
  • understated
  • maiko
  • hardworking female lead