Kiyo and Sumire came to Kyoto from Aomori Prefecture, dreaming of becoming maiko. But after an unexpected turn of events, Kiyo starts working as the live-in cook at the Maiko House. Their story unfolds in the Kagai, the Geiko and maiko district in Kyoto, alongside their housemate maikos. Kiyo nourishes them daily with her home-cooked meals, and Sumire strives toward her promising future as the once-in-a-century maiko. Step into the glamorous Kagai, warm your heart with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and Kiyo's kitchen episodes. Stay tuned for this touching tale of 2 childhood friends lifting each other up as they grow together. (Source: NHK World Japan, edited)
Type: TV
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Season: winter 2021
Status: Finished Airing
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Studios: J.C.Staff
Genres: Comedy Slice of Life Gourmet
Tags: full cgi comedy slice of life female protagonist primarily female cast based on a manga shounen coming of age cute girls doing cute things educational daily life cooking food food and beverage boarding house