Series synopsis
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House, also known as 舞妓さんちのまかないさん is a Japanese animation drama comedy television series that premiered on NHK WORLD-JAPAN on February 25, 2021. It ended on January 27, 2022. It stars Kana Hanazawa, Mao Ichimichi, Satsumi Matsuda and Kaoru Katakai.
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 Kagai, the Geiko and maiko district in Kyoto, alongside their housemate maikos. Kiyo nourishes them daily with her homecooked meals, and Sumire strives toward her promising future as the once-in-a-century maiko.
Premise
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 Kagai, the Geiko and maiko district in Kyoto, alongside their housemate maikos. Kiyo nourishes them daily with her homecooked meals, and Sumire strives toward her promising future as the once-in-a-century maiko.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kana Hanazawa as Kiyo Nozuki (voice)
- Mao Ichimichi as Sumire 'Momohana' Herai (voice)
- Satsumi Matsuda as Tsurukoma (voice)
- Kaoru Katakai as Azusa 'Mother' Hirose (voice)
Guest cast
- Rikiya Koyama as Big Brother (voice)
- Kazue Komiya as Maiko Instructor (voice)
- Shinei Ueki as Police Officer (voice)
- Hitomi Ueda as Maiko (voice)
- Yuuka Morishima as Maiko (voice)
- Ayasa Ito as Maiko (voice)
- Reina Aoyama as Maiko (voice)
- Minami Takayama as Kenta Nakanowatari (voice)
- Takuya Makimura as School Teacher (voice)
- Miwa Natsuki as Maiko (voice)
- Ayumi Takeo as Maiko (voice)
- Nana Hamasaki as Maiko (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | February 25, 2021 | January 27, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kiyo and Sumire / Menu for a Special Day / Secret Supper Plan Kiyo works at the Maiko House as the live-in cook. She sees her childhood friend Sumire in town one day, accompanying older maiko. Back at the House kitchen, Sumire tells Kiyo how hard she is working towards her goal of becoming one, too. Sumire is overjoyed to learn that she will debut as a maiko later that evening. She runs straight to Kiyo to share her news, but what will she think? |
February 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
For Sleepless Nights / Some Things Will Always Be / Snowy Day Reminiscence Sumire is going to have her hair styled in the traditional maiko bun for the first time. She will start using a special pillow to protect her hairstyle while she sleeps, like the other maiko and senior apprentices with buns. The senior maiko warn her she won't be able to sleep the first night, and Sumire struggles to rest her head on the unfamiliar pillow. She finally gives up on sleep and goes to the kitchen, where she unexpectedly finds Kiyo waiting up for her. |
March 25, 2021 |
| 3 |
Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 1) / Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 2) / An Apprentice Maiko's Morning About a year ago, in Aomori Prefecture. Kiyo is spending time with her grandma while getting ready for her and Sumire's departure to Kyoto that evening. Later, Kiyo, Sumire and Kenta have fun reminiscing about their childhood, and Kiyo's grandma serves them a specialty dish from the region to celebrate. Just before boarding the night bus, Sumire discovers what Kiyo has packed from home, as her grandma and Kenta look on. |
April 22, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 25, 2021 |
| Last aired | January 27, 2022 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |