The Best Episodes of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
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   8.4/10(84 votes)

   #1 - Passage

   S1:E91/12/2023

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

   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada

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   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada
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   8.3/10(77 votes)

   #2 - Illness

   S1:E71/12/2023

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

   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada

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   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

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   8.2/10(77 votes)

   #3 - One-sided

   S1:E61/12/2023

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

   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada

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   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

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   8.1/10(85 votes)

   #4 - Choice

   S1:E51/12/2023

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

   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada

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   8.1/10(79 votes)

   #5 - Carnival

   S1:E81/12/2023

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

   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada

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   8.0/10(89 votes)

   #6 - Wish

   S1:E41/12/2023

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

   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada

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   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

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   7.9/10(95 votes)

   #7 - Taboo

   S1:E31/12/2023

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

   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada

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   7.7/10(113 votes)

   #8 - Guardian Spirit

   S1:E21/12/2023

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

   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada

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   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

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   7.3/10(135 votes)

   #9 - Change

   S1:E11/12/2023

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

   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada

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   Director:Hirokazu Kore-eda

   Writer:Mami Sunada