The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House: Season 1

Air Date

January 12, 2023

Episodes

9 episodes

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Season 1

Overview

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.

Episodes

Change

1. Change

4.0
January 12, 2023
38 min

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

Guardian Spirit

2. Guardian Spirit

7.0
January 12, 2023
40 min

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

Taboo

3. Taboo

7.0
January 12, 2023
45 min

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

Wish

4. Wish

January 12, 2023
44 min

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.

Choice

5. Choice

January 12, 2023
44 min

Love 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

6. One-sided

January 12, 2023
45 min

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.

Illness

7. Illness

January 12, 2023
44 min

The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.

Carnival

8. Carnival

January 12, 2023
44 min

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

Passage

9. Passage

January 12, 2023
46 min

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