Fishbowl Wives_
Original: 金魚妻
Due to an accident, Sakura Hiraga gave up on her dream. She is now married and her husband runs a hair salon. They live in a luxurious penthouse apartment. Her life seems glamorous and she is envied by everyone. What everyone does not know is that Sakura Hiraga is abused physically and verbally by her husband. She is unable to leave her situation. Sakura Hiraga considers herself a goldfish in a fishbowl. One day, due to a goldfish, she meets a man.
Created By
Ryô Kurosawa
Network
Netflix
Episodes
8
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
23 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Fishbowl Wives has 1 season with 8 episodes spanning 2022.
Year context
Fishbowl Wives first aired 4 years ago in 2022.
CAST (13)
Ryoko Shinohara
Sakura Hiraga
Takanori Iwata
Haruto Toyoda
Masanobu Ando
Takuya Hiraga
Kyoko Hasegawa
Yuriha
Wakana Matsumoto
Hisako/The headache wife
Shizuka Nakamura
The outsourcing wife/Yuka
Saori Seto
Noriko/The lunchbox wife
Anna Ishii
Saya/The chaperone wife
Hidekazu Mashima
Baba / Hisako's husband / Hisako's lover / Momoki / carpenter
Shingo Fujimori
Noriko's husband/Taro
Atsuhiro Inukai
Saya's husband/Sota
Yuki Kubota
Jun/Yuka's ex-boyfriend
Kawasaki Juri
Hairdresser/Nene
SEASONS (1 season, 8 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Fishbowl Wife
After her swanky birthday party announcing a new branch of her husband's salon, Sakura decides to buy a goldfish. Sparks fly with shop owner Haruto.
02
The Outsourcing Wife
Rumors about what Sakura did start circulating online. Rejected by her husband after saying she wants a baby, Yuka reconnects with her ex-boyfriend Jun.
03
The Lunchbox Wife
Noriko's husband shares the bento she made for him with his coworker Tsuta and makes him an unusual offer. Haruto's sister Ran asks Sakura to…
04
The Chaperone Wife
Sota and his wife Saya used to go running together, but now she drinks all day and barely leaves the couch. Sakura and Haruto visit…
05
The Headache Wife Part 1
A lawyer for Haruto's father's corporation pays Haruto a visit. While out walking her dog, Hisako bumps into a man she doesn't recognize.
06
The Headache Wife Part 2
Hisako continues seeing Baba, but her son tells her he knows what's going on. While Takuya tries to track down his wife, Haruto finds out…
07
The Renovation Wife
Haruto helps Sakura get away and tells her about the accident seven years ago. Yuriha struggles with her husband prioritizing his mother over her.
08
The Fishbowl Wives
The Hiragas' divorce case goes into arbitration, and Haruto speaks with his father. Two years later, the women are all leading very different lives.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
8
Episodes
50 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Ryô Kurosawa
NETWORKS (1)
Netflix
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Episode Length
50 min/ep
Language
Japanese
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (41 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fishbowl Wives about?
Due to an accident, Sakura Hiraga gave up on her dream. She is now married and her husband runs a hair salon. They live in a luxurious penthouse apartment. Her life seems glamorous and she is envied by everyone. What everyone does not know is that Sakura Hiraga is abused physically and verbally by her husband. She is unable to leave her situation. Sakura Hiraga considers herself a goldfish in a fishbowl. One day, due to a goldfish, she meets a man.
Where can I watch Fishbowl Wives?
Fishbowl Wives is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Fishbowl Wives have?
Fishbowl Wives has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
Who created Fishbowl Wives?
Fishbowl Wives was created by Ryô Kurosawa.
Who stars in Fishbowl Wives?
The cast of Fishbowl Wives includes Ryoko Shinohara, Takanori Iwata, Masanobu Ando, Kyoko Hasegawa, Wakana Matsumoto.
What is the rating of Fishbowl Wives?
Fishbowl Wives has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 41 votes on TMDB.
Is Fishbowl Wives still running?
Fishbowl Wives has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
