Back to The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
Season 1
9 Episodes2023
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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Episodes (9)
Ep 1
Change
★4.0
2023-01-12•38m
Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.
Ep 2
Guardian Spirit
★7.0
2023-01-12•40m
Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.
Ep 3
Taboo
★7.0
2023-01-12•45m
A former maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.
Ep 4
Wish
2023-01-12•44m
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.
Ep 5
Choice
2023-01-12•44m
Love is in the air — except for Kiyo, who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.
Ep 6
One-sided
2023-01-12•45m
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.
Ep 7
Illness
2023-01-12•44m
The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.
Ep 8
Carnival
2023-01-12•44m
'Tis the season of the annual costume event, and Momoko takes charge. Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.
Ep 9
Passage
2023-01-12•46m
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.