Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other! This year’s combined 37th and 38th issue of Shogakukan‘s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine has just dropped some exciting news: Aiko Koyama‘s beloved Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san (Makanai in the Maiko Lodge) manga is going on hiatus, but don’t worry, it’ll be back in the magazine’s 41st issue in September!

This isn’t the first time the manga has taken a break, as it previously went on hiatus in August 2023 and returned in the magazine’s 41st issue that year in September. But don’t worry, the story will continue, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!

So, what’s the story about? Set in Kyoto’s “hanamachi” geisha quarter, the manga follows Kiyo, a young cook who leaves her hometown in Aomori to work in a geisha lodge in Kyoto. She’s joined by her friend Sumire, a maiko (apprentice geisha), and together they navigate the world of traditional Japanese cuisine.

Since its launch in December 2016, Aiko Koyama‘s manga has won the hearts of many fans, and it’s no surprise why! The series has also inspired an anime adaptation titled Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House, which premiered on the NHK World channel in February 2021, and is also available on Crunchyroll. And if that’s not enough, a live-action series titled The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House debuted on Netflix worldwide in January 2023.

So, are you ready to dive into the world of Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san? Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting series!

Source: Weekly Shonen Sunday combined issue 37/38