TV series
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
2023, Japanese, on Netflix. Created by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E9: Passage
Aired 12 January 2023
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Hirokazu Kore-edaCreator
- Nana MoriKiyo · 9 ep
- Natsuki DeguchiSumire · 9 ep
- Aju MakitaRyōko · 9 ep
- Keiko MatsuzakaChiyo · 9 ep
- Ai HashimotoMomoko · 9 ep
- Mayu MatsuokaYoshino · 9 ep
- Takako TokiwaAzusa · 9 ep
- Kairi JoKenta Nakanowatari · 9 ep
- Momoko FukuchiTsurukoma · 9 ep
- Kotoko WakayanagiKikuno · 9 ep
- Kotona MinamiKotono · 9 ep
- Lily FrankyRen · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 January 2023
- Last aired
- 12 January 2023
- Network
- Netflix
- Original title
- 舞妓さんちのまかないさん
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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What The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is based on
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is based on Kiyo in Kyoto, a manga series by Aiko Koyama.
Manga series
Kiyo in Kyoto
By Aiko Koyama
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House: quick answers
Is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House are there?
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House finished?
Yes. The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House on?
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is rated U/A 13+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?
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Who created The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House was created by Hirokazu Kore-eda and stars Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita.
What is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House based on?
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is based on Kiyo in Kyoto, a manga series by Aiko Koyama.