Netflix’s Fishbowl Wives features forbidden extramarital affairs and other urban problems like violence and abuse. Let us learn more about its cast, release date, and review.
Fishbowl Wives is an upcoming Netflix series that unwinds the darker truths behind glamorous-looking relationships. It is based on the manga, Kingyo Tsuma of Kurosawa R.
The series tells the story of 6 different women who cross the line of infidelity after remaining in an unhappy marriage. Besides that, abuse and violence-like problems are also addressed in the series.
In Fishbowl Wives, the characters have a lavishing and wealthy life superficially but at the core, they are in agony because they are subjected to abuse by their partners whom they once loved.
Review On J-drama Fishbowl Wives That Features Extramarital Affair
Japanese drama Fishbowl Wives which is based on Kingyo Tsuma features the extramarital affair.
The character in the series, Sakura Hiraga resides on the top floor of a skyscraper. She suffers an accident after which she gives up on her career ambitions.
Hiraga then marries the love of her life, a beauty shop owner. Surfacially, she seems to have a fairy-tale-like life that anybody would want to trade on.
But in reality, Sakura is lonely and is abused by her husband. She is unable to leave her home which is why she feels trapped like a goldfish in a glass bowl.
Hiraga’s connection with goldfish leads her to a pet store where she meets a new man. The man embraces her for who she is and they end up crossing the line.
But is it lust, a one-night stand, or a destined love?
Meet The Cast of Fishbowl Wives
The lead cast of Fishbowl Wives is Ryoko Shinohara, Takanori Iwata, Masanobu Ando, and Kyoko Hasegawa among all.
Ryoko Shinohara
Ryoko is a Japanese actress and singer. She plays the lead role of Sakura Hiraga in the series.
Shinohara is noted for her acting in The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps, Sakura Guardian in the North, and High-Speed Task Force Turboranger.
Takanori Iwata
Takanori is a Japanese actor and dancer. He is also a former member of the pop band, Sandaime J Soul Brothers and Exile.
In the forthcoming Netflix series, Iwata plays the role of the goldfish pet store. He is the one with whom Sakura crosses the line.
What Is Netflix Fishbowl Wives Release Date?
Fishbowl Wives will release on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2022 in the USA and UK.
Viewers can watch the drama series on Netflix’s website or app. However, they should have a subscription to watch the series.