Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House - Season 1 - Eps 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.
About Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
Title: Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
First Air Date: 2021-02-25
Last Air Date: 2022-01-27
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.1/10 (from 7 votes)
Language: JA
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 12
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Genres: Animation, Drama, Comedy
Production Companies: J.C.STAFF, NHK Enterprises, NHK
Synopsis
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
Kana Hanazawa
Kiyo Nozuki (voice)
Mao Ichimichi
Sumire 'Momohana' Herai (voice)
Satsumi Matsuda
Tsurukoma (voice)
Kaoru Katakai
Azusa 'Mother' Hirose (voice)
