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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023) - Movie Browser

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9 EpisodesJan 2023

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Latest Episode

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46 min

Season 1 • Episode 9

Latest

Passage

Jan 12, 2023

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

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.

Content warning

based on manga friendship cooking understated intimate calm heartfelt best friends geisha kyoto, japan+1 more

found familychoosing your own pathartistry in everyday laborfemale ambition vs. tradition

Standout Aspects

Direction

Kore-eda treats a kitchen like sacred space.

Cinematography

Kyoto seasons as a fifth character.

Writing

Friendship so real you'll text yours immediately.

Best for:Solo·Rewatch·Friends

Creator

Hirokazu Kore-eda

First AiredJan 12, 2023

StatusEnded

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Seasons1·Episodes9

Top Cast

Nana Mori

Kiyo

Natsuki Deguchi

Sumire

Aju Makita

Ryо̄ko

Keiko Matsuzaka

Chiyo

Ai Hashimoto

Momoko

Mayu Matsuoka

Yoshino

Takako Tokiwa

Azusa

Kairi Jo

Kenta Nakanowatari

Momoko Fukuchi

Tsurukoma

Kotona Minami

Kotono

Lily Franky

Ren

Yukiya Kitamura

Takeshi Ishida

Toshinori Omi

Cameraman Seino

Kanji Furutachi

Kanjiro Furutachi

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