Nana Mori
Kiyo
TV SERIES
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
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.
Top cast
Natsuki Deguchi
Sumire
Aju Makita
Ryōko
Keiko Matsuzaka
Chiyo
Ai Hashimoto
Momoko
Mayu Matsuoka
Yoshino
Takako Tokiwa
Azusa
Kairi Jo
Kenta Nakanowatari
Momoko Fukuchi
Tsurukoma
KW
Kotoko Wakayanagi
Kikuno
Kotona Minami
Kotono
Lily Franky
Ren
Creative team
Megumi Tsuno (Director) • Hiroshi Okuyama (Director) • Takuma Sato (Director)
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Episodes
9 Episodes
011. Change
Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.
022. Guardian Spirit
Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.
033. Taboo
A former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.
044. Wish
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.
055. Choice
Love is in the air — except for Kiyo, who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.
066. One-sided
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.
077. Illness
The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.
088. Carnival
'Tis the season of the annual costume event, and Momoko takes charge. Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.
099. Passage
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.