Audience reviews
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Luroon
Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san is a relaxing slice-of-life series that is perfect for winding down before bed. It has almost no drama or high stakes, instead focusing on cosy vibes and offering small glimpses into the world of a maiko house, its food, and traditional Japanese culture.
The show is structured as multiple short stories within each episode, with each one ending in a segment called "Dish of the Day". It is a cute, if occasionally tedious, part of the show in which they describe a dish’s ingredients, preparation, history, regional variations, along with some of the characters’ own preferences. It reinforces the show’s domestic charm, though takes away from the more interesting part of the story.
Speaking of the story, I thought it was put together quite well, capturing the gent…
Read at the sourceCinaGinger
If you feel a little down and with no appetite, this is for you. Not only you can have your appetite back but also you can learn the ways of the maiko and about many types of dishes. It's for all publics and they added so many content about the story and the know-how of every dish mentioned.
In the first episodes, is not so apparent, however it gives a retro feel for a very good reason. Cassette tapes, no smartphones... a simple life in Kyoto in the 80-90s.
Overall, it doesn't seem predictable as I ignored many of the cultural things mentioned in this anime and it makes you feel very nice during cold days.
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Watched this on a whim, since I like slice of life and love shows that involve cooking, and I was immediately charmed.
It's a simple premise, with simplistic animation and a gentle storyline. Nothing too out of this world, or nothing too exciting. It was actually a good palate cleanser for one to watch before the next big thing.
And though the story and animation may be simple, the artwork for the backgrounds are gorgeous. So many of Kyoto's sights and landmarks are given a bright, colourful and breathtaking watercolour treatment that I found myself pausing a few times just to admire it.
As for the story, I enjoyed and appreciated that we were given insights into the lives, dos and don'ts and the ways of living and working as a Maiko-san. So many eye-opening facts, and rules which they…
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There is no plot to the anime, but if you like watching cute anime girls and would like to learn some things about cooking and some background info on the specific meal that they highlight for he episode, you are in for a treat.
Overall, the events that happen in each episode are wholesome, and I would heavily recommend it if you are looking for something to watch that anyone can enjoy.
I liked the voice actors, and the general background music and theme song. I couldn't even bring myself to skip over the opening and ending song, because I enjoyed i THAT much.
Read at the sourceViolet-Eien
Definitely not a cliffhanger since a cliffhanger for me is something I waited for a week but ended up unsatisfying and more exciting. It felt more unfinished since there's no more episode to come. This anime is something I don't wait for since it had already ended, Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san is my favorite comfort anime and an anime that will always soothe my soul; an anime where I can learn a lot about food and where they originated from; a calming story that enlightens me. I never knew about Maiko or Geiko until I started watching this, I never really knew anything about Japanese tradition.
The show seem simple yet delicate in its own unique form. I love the detailed art graphics and adorable voice accent as well as everything in this anime. I do not expect a season 2 but I will cert…
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