JDrama Review: The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko house

Title: Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san, The Makanai: Cooking For The Maiko House, Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House

Episodes: 9

Genre: Cooking, Food, Friendship, Slice of Life, Adapted From A Manga, Drama

Story: 9 out of 10

Characters: 8 out of 10

Cinematography: 9 out of 10

Japanese Drama The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is a comfort drama

Poster of the Japanese Drama The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Story

Two friends, Kiyo and Sumire, move to Kyoto to become Maiko. However, and even though Sumire seems to excel, Kiyo finds it hard to adapt. Thus, she is expelled, but her cooking skills are acknowledged. Hence, Kiyo stays, now working as the caretaker of the house.

Japanese Drama The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is a cozy, heartwarming drama.

It combines the rituals of becoming a geisha, along with food preparations and sweet friendship moments.

And it’s not just the two main friends that provide a plethora of cute moments. The other maiko and geisha are creating strong bonds with the main characters and their stories are worth following.

Also, the atmosphere of the drama is homey and warm. The cinematography is spot-on as well.

But the stories of the two friends were the main focus of the drama. Their friendship was sweet and it was nice to watch the girls being truly there for each other and not add too much drama to their relationship.

The main characters of the Japanese Drama The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Characters

Kiyo is a sweet girl who likes taking care of others. She is a true genius when it comes to cooking, treasuring every cooking experience.

Mori Nana gave a nice and down-to-earth performance.

Watch Mori Nana’s other dramas JDrama Nippon Noir- Detective Y’s Rebellion and J Drama 3 Nen A Kumi

Sumire is a young girl who proves to be an excellent maiko, a natural talent when it comes to dancing and performing. She is a hard worker and she tries to make her seniors proud.

Deguchi Natsuki was really sweet and adorable.

The main characters of the Japanese Drama The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Cinematography

The drama has beautiful cinematography and costumes.

Overall

My overall rating for the Japanese Drama The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is 9 out of 10. The drama is cozy and sweet.

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Take a peek at the trailer for the Japanese Drama The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

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