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The outline and sneak peek of episode 2 “Menu for a Special Day” of the fall anime “Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House” (Broadcast on October 9, 2021) have been revealed.

“Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House” is based on the same-name manga by Koyama Aiko.
The story takes place in the red-light district in the middle of Kyoto. Kiyo and Sumire arrived in Kyoto from Aomori as they dreamed to become a Maiko, but due to certain circumstances, Kiyo become a “work-in cook” at the Maiko House.
It depicts the warm daily life via the delicious meal of Kiyo, who is in charge of the daily meal of the Maiko, Sumire, who is highly expected from others as the “once-in-a-century” Maiko, and the other Maiko that both of them live together with.

The title of episode 2 is “Menu for a Special Day”.
The hostess of the Maiko House and the dancing instructor are talking about Sumire, who will be debuting as a Maiko. Kiyo, who happened to be there, become excited when she overheard that Sumire might be the “once-in-a-century” Maiko.
On the other hand, the elder Maiko is worrying about Sumire, who focuses on her practice and putting her meals aside…

Episode 2 “Menu for a Special Day” of “Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House” was broadcast on October 9, 2021, on NHK Education.

Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
Every Saturday, at 9:20 AM and at 5:25 PM (Rerun), on NHK Education

【Cast】
Kiyo: Hanazawa Kana
Sumire: M・A・O
Kenta: Takayama Minami
Tsurukoma: Matsuda Satsumi
Okaa-san: Katakai Kaoru
Onii-san: Koyama Rikiya

【Original Creator】Koyama Aiko
【Director】Suzuki Youhei
【Series Composition】Yamakawa Susumu
【Music】Sakabe Gou
【Animation Production】J.C.STAFF
【Production】NHK Enterprise
【Production, Copyright】NHK

(C) Koyama Aiko, Shogakukan/ NHK, NEP