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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

2023Show1 season9 episodesTV-14

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic708.0Rotten Tomatoes93%94%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic708.0Rotten Tomatoes93%94%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want fast pacing
  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House episodes

1 season · 9 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Kaeru, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Otafuku, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Kinki, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Negai, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 Sentaku, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Kataomoi, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 Yamai hi, 8.3
  8. S1 E8 Obake, 8.1
  9. S1 E9 Kadode, 8.4

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Sato
Written by
Mami Sunada, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hiroshi Okuyama
Produced by
Eiji Kitahara, Kenji Yamada, Ai Kashima
Music by
Yoko Kanno

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Facts

January 12, 2023 · January 12, 2023 · Ended

First aired
January 12, 2023
Last aired
January 12, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Foil, Costume Porn, Four-Leaf Clover +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?"

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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

Netflix

In the United States, The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 70).

Is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?

6 h

About 6 hours: 9 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.

Can I half-watch The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.