Fact or fiction? An Intro to "Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san"

[@ashleejones1690]

I enjoyed the first episode very much, as well as your video talking about it! I did notice an inaccuracy in the first episode though: when they are talking about what food maiko can eat they say that it doesn't matter so long as it gives them strength. I have learned from a woman working as chef to maiko that onions and garlic are NOT allowed as they might cause the maiko to have "strong breath", and also that they must be careful not to gain too much weight, especially if they are known to have a sweet tooth because customers will often be overly generous with gifts of a maiko's favorite snacks. Otherwise I found it a very charming show and look forward to seeing more of it! 🌸🌸🌸 Thanks again for this video!

[@miyako1909]

The manga has more information about what food a Maiko can eat. Not eating garlic or smelly foods is actually the norm in Japan if you work in any service industry, not only Maiko. Even salary men and office ladies only eat those type of foods on holiday and weekends when they don't have to work.

[@CharonTheSabercat]

You gotta read the manga, dude! It's got almost 200 chapters and goes into more detail than the show! Not to mention the show skipped like the first 8 chapters that explain why Kiyo's there.

[@murrr1808]

Oh that's interesting! One day, maybe I will xD I wonder if the anime will eventually go into why Kiyo wanted to become a maiko and why she stayed after she quit.

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

yup, and the anime didn't even cover my favorite character (Tsurukoma aka Megane-san Onee-san) and her comedic routine with her junior that is also her sworn enemy/closest friend (Riko-chan).

[@alannasarafat9938]

and dont forget about the love triangle between Kiyo, Sumire, and Kenta. soo much bittersweet love in the manga

[@k-lukawaii9573]

Does anyone know where I can get the manga in English?

[@CharonTheSabercat]

@@k-lukawaii9573 I read it on MangaKatana

[@Oshidorinohina]

The former geiko Komomo mentions that "geigi" were lower class geisha who worked at onsens in the past. thank you so much for this video and all the information. Also, I had no idea that there was a manga and anime based on the karyukai. I look forward to reading/watching it!

[@kleung9486]

Thankyou for the quick info summary! And especially for giving thorough crediting your sources and photographers. Many videos dont give credit when using pictures and photos! Many believe the mangaka is from or connected to the Karyūkai due to the accuracy.

[@murrr1808]

Of course! I try to give credit where I can because I would be annoyed, too, if someone used my stuff without crediting! I'd also love to know how the mangaka knows so much. I just love it when media gets the little details right - I think it shows a true passion for the subject matter!

[@VegetaRabbit]

BAND-MAID has an alter ego called BAND-MAIKO where they dress as maiko. It would be cool if you critiqued their outfits in the music video "Gion-cho" or "secret MAIKO lips". The song "Gion-cho" is like a love letter to Kyoto and maiko. I wish the anime "Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san" came out with new episodes every week instead of every month.

[@murrr1808]

Thanks for the information! I have never heard of them but I certainly will. I took a quick look at their music video from Gion-cho and their outfits aren't authentic, although they likely aren't aiming for that, perhaps out of respect for real maiko. That being said, it would be interesting to do an analysis of one of their videos! Also, I agree - I'm really enjoying Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san so far and wish it was weekly. I thought the first episode was a little boring but the episodes following it have been so relaxing and heartwarming.

[@VegetaRabbit]

@@murrr1808 They did add the piece of jewelry on the front of their obi for "Gion-cho" that was missing in "secret MAIKO lips". In the first video, some had first-year styled hair decorations but didn't have first-year makeup. Of course, without special haircuts, the hair was way off. Considering these two videos were for April fools day, they seem to put a lot of effort into them, especially the lyrics of "Gion-cho". If you watch a regular BAND-MAID video you'll see their normal 'maid cafe' look. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@AlexandraStubbs]

Thank you SO much sharing! I absolutely love Maiko and Geiko culture, I’m glad you got to have an evening with a Geiko.😆

[@X-Ternal]

I'm late but I think there was a panel in the manga where Sumire and Kiyo were standing in front of a kamon with 3 intertwined rings, which is the kamon of miyagawa-cho, if I'm not mistaken

[@Mikkel-of-Lolland.]

6:04 is at Tatsumi Bridge by Tatsumi-jinja Shrine (Tatsumi Dai-myojin) i was looking at google maps.

[@karinaduarte5587]

Amazing review! I wasn't sure about starting this anime but after your video I'll definitely check it out. Thank you so much!!

[@KyomaiSaena]

5:42 Did I see Katsuna san at the back?

[@murrr1808]

Good eye! Yes, that is Katsuna :D She was my favourite before she retired.

[@ShawnChang6453]

Okini in general refers to alot, something huge, but over time it generally represents "that means a lot (to me)" as a way of appreciation, because to say okini arigato is rather mouthful, and thus it become common to just say okini as a way of showing appreciation/gratitude. Great way to explain the content. Keep it up! If you are fascinated by the world of maiko in Kyoto, you might wanna check out and explore on maiko of Akiba as well.

[@murrr1808]

Thank you for the information! I had no idea on the roots of "ookini" - I always just see it translated as "thank you."

[@ShawnChang6453]

@@murrr1808 I'm still learning as much as you do, your passion and excitement happens to remind me of the first time I attempt to learn Kansai-ben, it's pretty handy if you're visiting places out of Tokyo city (^__^)

[@liannereinhart7353]

Once they become junior maiko they're allowed to use the term neechan, but only for their okiya sisters, who they're really close too. This helps distinguish which girls are apart of the same okiya when there is a large gathering of maiko present. Oneesan/Oneehan is only used for their older sister that they have been specifically bonded too. But neesan/neehan is used for older girls in their okiya as well as girls in other okiya as well.

[@murrr1808]

Are you sure? I've watched so many videos of geiko and maiko and I hear "nee-san" a lot, regardless of if they're close, official sisters, okiya sisters, or just other members of the karyukai.

[@teto85]

A most comfy anime. And, having made several of the recipes, OISHII

[@IGUniverse]

Great video i love the karyukai and i'm really excited for this new anime and the manga

[@murrr1808]

Same! I was so excited to hear about this anime, although I'm sad it's only being released monthly :(

[@IGUniverse]

@@murrr1808 yes it's really sad, I haven't seen it yet i'm going to wait a little bit more. Sure it's going to be amazing

[@tranthuchanhoan8293]

That is interesting video with audio and editing are nice ! Thank for your great information. I love this manga to much

[@aspexpl]

And now there's a Netflix adaptation.

[@isra9862]

It's not bad compared to other Netflix adaptations, it looks very close actually.

[@froggie895]

OH IM WATCHING THIS RN!!!

[@IGUniverse]

Great explanation about maiko and geiko

[@dirtymartini4185]

Great video🌸👍💖

[@MrsTavington]

What's funny is I never watch anime but I have been studying about the karyukai for many years. Very well done and awesome video!! It's nice for you to share this information. I do want to point out that "geiko" in kanji is not actually 芸子, it's 芸妓. It's the same second kanji as in maiko 舞妓. The problem with this reading and spelling is you have to type "geigi" to get it, but in Kyoto it is read as geiko.

[@murrr1808]

Thanks so much for the correction! I thought the use of 子 was certainly strange when referring to a full-grown woman, but it was the kanji I found when looking up "geiko" so I went with it, even if I was suspecting it was wrong. This clears it up a lot!

[@IGUniverse]

Only lotice oen mistake i. The animation. The maikos after debitong only use kimono and yukata. There are using Webster. Cloth

[@_PhamTuanCuong]

wait, this anime is monthly ?

[@遊撃隊-g2j]

7:41「豆ゆりmameyuri」の父親がモデル？

[@murrr1808]

わからない、ごめんなさい！(I used Google Translate so I might have misunderstood ^^)

[@IGUniverse]

Okini!!!

[@addisonsmith7949]

Course she could be Clemens

[@stepstayk]

Good video! But we don't use "Kyoben" as a meaning of "Kyoto-ben". It's better to say "Kyo-kotoba"(Kioto-words).

[@murrr1808]

Good to know! Thank you!

[@kairu_b]

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