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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
2023·1 Season·9 Episodes·★ 7.7
Japanese original
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.
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Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Compact commitment · 9 episodes
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Limited Series
9 episodes
2023
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