The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House - Season 1

PG
2023
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Acclaimed award-winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Like Father, Like SonShoplifters) presents this series following two inseparable young friends, Sumire and Kiyo,... More

Where to watch The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House - Season 1

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House - Season 1... More is available to stream in New Zealand now on Netflix.

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

Episode 1.1

Change

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

Episode 1.2

Guardian Spirit

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

Episode 1.3

Taboo

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

Episode 1.4

Wish

Kiyo and Sumire get a day off and explore the... More city, making a wish at the shrine. An unexpected guest visits the maiko house, much to Sumire's dismay.

EPISODE 1.5

Choice

Love is in the air — except for Kiyo, who... More only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.

EPISODE 1.6

One-sided

Kiyo sets her eyes on the top prize of a... More lottery sponsored by the local shops. Momoko tries a bowl of Kiyo's cream stew.

EPISODE 1.7

Illness

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

EPISODE 1.8

Carnival

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

EPISODE 1.9

Passage

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

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House - Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

The show we didn’t know we needed. Palme d’Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda’s gentle and charming tale sees two teen girls in contemporary Japan train to be geisha - one finding their passion in cooking. Eat before watching.

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House - Season 1 | Details

Rating
PG, adult themes, coarse language, violence
Genre
Drama
Country of origin
Japan

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