Maiko-san wa Meitantei 2

~~ Adapted from the novel "Gion Maiko Kogiku Series" (祇園舞妓 小菊シリーズ) by Yamamura Misa (山村美紗).

The White Tower

6.0

The story contrasts the life of two doctors, former classmates and now both associate professors at Naniwa University Hospital in Osaka. The brilliant and ambitious surgeon Goro Zaizen stops at nothing to rise to a…

The Great White Tower

7.5

The story contrasts the life of two doctors, former classmates and now both assistant professors at Naniwa University Hospital in Osaka. The brilliant and ambitious surgeon Goro Zaizen stops at nothing to rise to a…

The Great White Tower

8.2

A striking drama of the amazingly gifted surgeon Zaizen Goro, caught up by his desire for power and fame, and his contemporary physician Satomi Shuji, who selflessly continues a quest to save human lives. This serious…

Yamamura Misa Suspense: Kieta Hanayome

~~ Adapted from the novel "Kieta Hanayome" (燃えた花嫁) by Yamamura Misa (山村美紗).

Kyo Maiko vs. Kariya Keibu: Midare Kasa no Mai Satsujin Jiken

A special edition produced in memory of Yamamura Misa, the suspense queen who passed away in 1996. Among Yamamura Misa's works, the most popular are the "Kyoto Maiko Series" starring Ikegami Kimiko and the "Kariya…

Red Turnip Public Prosecutor's Hard Fought Records 6

2.0

~~ Adapted from the novel "Akakabu Kenji Series" (赤かぶ検事シリーズ) by Waku Shunzo (和久峻三).

Wachigaiya Itosato

5.0

Wachigaiya Itosato is a geisha in the fabled district of Shimabara, Kyoto. She falls in love with Hijikata Toshizo, who also seems to love Wachigaiya Itosato. One day, Serizawa Kamo asks Hijikata to give up Wachigaiya.…

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

8.2

Kiyo and Sumire are childhood friends from Aomori Prefecture who move to Kyoto to become a Maiko (apprentice geisha). During their training, Sumire is praised for her talent and diligence. Kiyo, meanwhile, has…

Hana Ikusa

7.2

Inoue Mao plays the role of Mineko, a young maiko (apprentice geisha) in the Gion district of Kyoto. -- Tokyograph

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