TV / Winter 2021
Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san
The story
Synopsis
Maiko san Chi no Makanai san follows Kiyo, a cheerful young woman who takes up residence in a maiko house with her childhood friend Sumire, who begins the path to becoming a maiko. When Kiyo is instead hired to cook for the household, she discovers how food can comfort, connect, and sustain the women around her. Each episode blends everyday tasks and culina…
Characters
Meet the featured characters and Japanese voice actors tied to Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san before opening the full characters page.
Kiyo Nozuki
Main | Japanese VA: Hanazawa, Kana
Sumire Herai
Main | Japanese VA: Ichimichi, Mao
Tsurukoma
Supporting | Japanese VA: Matsuda, Satsumi
Kenta Nakanowatari
Supporting | Japanese VA: Takayama, Minami
Kiyo's Grandma
Supporting | Japanese VA: Takaya, Tomoko
Big Brother
Supporting | Japanese VA: Koyama, Rikiya
Staff
Meet the people behind Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san.
Suzuki, Youhei
Director
Koyama, Aiko
Original Creator
Yamakawa, Susumu
Series Composition
Uchida, Sayako
Producer
Sakabe, Gou
Music
Kuroda, Tomonori
Art Director
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san.
Episode 12: Dumplings for a Day Off / Sumire's Day Off (Part One) / Sumire's Day Off (Part Two)
Aired Jan 27, 2022
Episode 11: A Meal Request / Maiko Sisters Giving Their All / Kiyo, Same as Always
Aired Dec 23, 2021
Episode 10: Night for Extra Effort / Bean Throwing for Everyone / A Refreshing Drink
Aired Nov 25, 2021
Episode 9: Something Warm for Lunch / When You Have a Cold... / Making Greeting Rounds
Aired Oct 28, 2021
Episode 8: First Day of Work / Opening Ceremony / White Dove
Aired Sep 23, 2021
Episode 7: First Day Home / New Year's Shrine Visit / Back to Kyoto
Aired Aug 26, 2021