TV Series2023 · 1 season · 9 episodes · Ended

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Name: The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Cast: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita, Keiko Matsuzaka, Ai Hashimoto

Taste attributes: dramacomedytried & testedlightimaginarysimpleglossycomplex relationshipunlikely connections

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Boxlist takeA stylish comedy-drama series, light rather than heavy. Best if you like polish over grit.

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Pace: balanced · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

7.5 /10

TMDB · 30 votes

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Season

Season 1

· 2023 · 9 episodes

Episodes (9)

1Change12 Jan 2023
Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.
2Guardian Spirit12 Jan 2023
Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.
3Taboo12 Jan 2023
A former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.
4Wish12 Jan 2023
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.
5Choice12 Jan 2023
Love is in the air — except for Kiyo, who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.
6One-sided12 Jan 2023
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.
7Illness12 Jan 2023
The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.
8Carnival12 Jan 2023
'Tis the season of the annual costume event, and Momoko takes charge. Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.
9Passage12 Jan 2023
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.

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Linearity: Balanced, just how this profile likes it
Setting / scale: Balanced, just how this profile likes it

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Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy

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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.

Synopsis: TMDB