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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

7.620231 seasonPGTV SeriesDrama

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.

DirectorsMegumi Tsuno·Hiroshi Okuyama
WritersHirokazu Kore-eda·Mami Sunada
ProducersYoshihiro Furusawa·Naomi Sato

Where to watch

NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Change
Jan 12, 2023 4.0
E2
Guardian Spirit
Jan 12, 2023 7.0
E3
Taboo
Jan 12, 2023 7.0
E4
Wish
Jan 12, 2023
E5
Choice
Jan 12, 2023
E6
One-sided
Jan 12, 2023
E7
Illness
Jan 12, 2023
E8
Carnival
Jan 12, 2023
E9
Passage
Jan 12, 2023

Cast · Directed by Megumi Tsuno

NMNana Mori
Nana Mori
Kiyo
NDNatsuki Deguchi
Natsuki Deguchi
Sumire
AMAju Makita
Aju Makita
Ryōko
KMKeiko Matsuzaka
Keiko Matsuzaka
Chiyo
AHAi Hashimoto
Ai Hashimoto
Momoko
MMMayu Matsuoka
Mayu Matsuoka
Yoshino
TTTakako Tokiwa
Takako Tokiwa
Azusa
KJKairi Jo
Kairi Jo
Kenta Nakanowatari
MFMomoko Fukuchi
Momoko Fukuchi
Tsurukoma
KW
Kotoko Wakayanagi
Kikuno
KMKotona Minami
Kotona Minami
Kotono
LFLily Franky
Lily Franky
Ren

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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

Is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House on Netflix?

Yes — The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House has 1 season in total (9 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House out yet?

Yes — all 9 episodes across 1 season of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?

No — The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What manga is The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House based on?

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is based on Kiyo in Kyoto by Aiko Koyama.