Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House - Season 1 - Eps 8: First Day of Work / Opening Ceremony / White Dove

Name: Eps 8: First Day of Work / Opening Ceremony / White Dove
Released: 2021-09-23
Rating: 3.6

2021-09-23 • 25 min • ⭐ 7.1/10

January 7 is the first workday of the new year in Kagai. The Maiko House girls are rushing about, preparing for the beginning of work. Sumire has her hair put up, gives Mother a personal New Year's greeting, and gets dressed in a formal black crested kimono worn on celebratory occasions. In the kitchen, Kiyo prepares a special breakfast for this important day, but the maiko must take particular care when eating it.

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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.