S1E9 Kadode
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S1E7
Yamai hi
The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.
#3
S1E6
Kataomoi
Kiyo sets her eyes on the top prize of a lottery sponsored by the local shops. Momoko tries a bowl of Kiyo's cream stew.
- 4. S1E5 "Sentaku"
- 5. S1E8 "Obake"
- 6. S1E4 "Negai"
- 7. S1E3 "Kinki"
- 8. S1E2 "Otafuku"
- 9. S1E1 "Kaeru"
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#9
S1E1
Kaeru
Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.
- 8. S1E2 "Otafuku"
- 7. S1E3 "Kinki"
- 6. S1E4 "Negai"
- 5. S1E8 "Obake"
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Episode Engagement
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4 Standouts
1 Infamous
4 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E2 Otafuku
Most Infamous: S1E1 Kaeru
Best Hidden Gem: S1E9 Kadode
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