The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023)

01/12/2023 (JP) • 43m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Nana Mori

Kiyo

9 Episodes

Natsuki Deguchi

Sumire

9 Episodes

Aju Makita

Ryо̄ko

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Keiko Matsuzaka

Chiyo

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Ai Hashimoto

Momoko

9 Episodes

Mayu Matsuoka

Yoshino

9 Episodes

Takako Tokiwa

Azusa

9 Episodes

Kairi Jo

Kenta Nakanowatari

9 Episodes

Momoko Fukuchi

Tsurukoma

9 Episodes

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Last Season

Season 1

2023 | 9 Episodes

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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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

Japanese

Keywords

cooking

geisha

friendship

based on manga

kyoto, japan

calm

heartfelt

intimate

best friends

understated

maiko

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