Kiyo Nozuki
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 25, 2021 – January 27, 2022
- Season
- Winter 2021
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Youhei Suzuki
- Original creator
- Aiko Koyama
- Music
- Gou Sakabe
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Food93%Primarily Female Cast90%Female Protagonist88%Iyashikei79%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things79%Educational63%Full CGI60%Work60%Makeup50%Shounen48%
TVFINISHED2021 WINTER6.7 / 10 AniList score
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
舞妓さんちのまかないさん• Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san
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. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Each episode was released on the fourth Thursday of each month. One episode usually features three chapters.
Should you watch Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House?
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 37% of 1,710 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #92 highest-rated anime of 2021, and #26 highest-rated anime of Winter 2021 on AniList.
Of the 3.8K AniList users who started it, 16.3% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 1.9K have finished it.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Slice of Life — especially food, primarily female cast, female protagonist, iyashikei.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Aiko Koyama
- Director
- Youhei Suzuki
- Series composition
- Susumu Yamakawa
- Music
- Gou Sakabe
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Untitled” · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Untitled” · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House FAQ
How many episodes does Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House have?
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House?
About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House finished?
Yes. Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House has finished airing — the final episode aired January 27, 2022.
Is there a season 2 of Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House?
No sequel is listed for Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House based on a manga?
Yes. Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House adapts the manga by Aiko Koyama.
Who animated Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House?
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Youhei Suzuki.
Who sings the opening of Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House?
The opening, "Untitled", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House?
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.