Smart Souqguide.ssouq.com
العربية
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House poster

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

舞妓さんちのまかないさん

Year
2023
Country
JP
Language
ja
Genre
Drama
Runtime
43 min
Rating
7.7/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
9
Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda

Plot 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.

Parents guide

No guide for this title yet. Its absence does not mean the title has no scenes unsuitable for children.

Report a scene

Director

Hirokazu Kore-eda in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseHirokazu Kore-eda

Cast & Key Characters

Nana Mori in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseNana MoriKiyoNatsuki Deguchi in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseNatsuki DeguchiSumireAju Makita in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseAju MakitaRyōkoKeiko Matsuzaka in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseKeiko MatsuzakaChiyoAi Hashimoto in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseAi HashimotoMomokoMayu Matsuoka in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseMayu MatsuokaYoshinoTakako Tokiwa in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseTakako TokiwaAzusaKairi Jo in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseKairi JoKenta NakanowatariMomoko Fukuchi in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseMomoko FukuchiTsurukomaKWKotoko WakayanagiKikunoKotona Minami in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseKotona MinamiKotonoLily Franky in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseLily FrankyRen

Writers

MSMami SunadaAKAiko KoyamaMTMegumi TsunoTakuma Sato in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseTakuma SatoHiroshi Okuyama in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseHiroshi OkuyamaMSMami Sunada

Production

StoryBUN-BUKUNetflix

Season & Episode Breakdown

Limited Series 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.

  1. 1 Change 2023-01-12
  2. 2 Guardian Spirit 2023-01-12
  3. 3 Taboo 2023-01-12
  4. 4 Wish 2023-01-12
  5. 5 Choice 2023-01-12
  6. 6 One-sided 2023-01-12
  7. 7 Illness 2023-01-12
  8. 8 Carnival 2023-01-12
  9. 9 Passage 2023-01-12

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is rated 7.7 out of 10 by viewers — 59 votes.

Trailer

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House images

Scene from The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House about?

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.

How many seasons and episodes does The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House have?

1 season and 9 episodes.

Is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 9 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?

Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita, Keiko Matsuzaka, Ai Hashimoto, Mayu Matsuoka.

Who is the director of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?

Hirokazu Kore-eda.

When was The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House released?

2023.

Where can I watch The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.

You may also like

Let's Get Divorced posterLet's Get Divorced2023 · 9 ★THE DAYS posterTHE DAYS2023 · 9 ★Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest posterSound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest2023 · 8.8 ★Blue Giant posterBlue Giant2023 · 8.3 ★My Happy Marriage posterMy Happy Marriage2023 · 8.3 ★Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out posterRascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out2023 · 8 ★Perfect Days posterPerfect Days2023 · 7.8 ★SEE HEAR LOVE posterSEE HEAR LOVE2023 · 7.6 ★Informa posterInforma2023 · 7.6 ★The Boy and the Heron posterThe Boy and the Heron2023 · 7.5 ★Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window posterTotto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window2023 · 7.4 ★Komada – A Whisky Family posterKomada – A Whisky Family2023 · 7.4 ★