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I enjoyed first part of this series . It's good and enjoyable but i don't know what's wrong with the story at the end. Slightly disappointed tbh. I was rooting ao hard for Them and the story progressed like that but ending is so much disappointing.
The writing tricks u to think now they will be fine but even in the last ten seconds of series nothing will be fine and it will throw u with not even a well cliffhanger.
The writing tricks u to think now they will be fine but even in the last ten seconds of series nothing will be fine and it will throw u with not even a well cliffhanger.
This short series is based on a manga and tells the stories of a group of ladies living at the top of a high rise who all enter into affairs. It has a main story running through of a successful businesswoman and a goldfish seller and these two appear in a thread throughout the series. Over the eight episodes it also looks at five other women who enter into extra marital relationships and their reasons behind that decision. It is quite an erotic series and it may overdo the titillating sex scenes but it does not judge the women and leaves you to decide if the ladies actions are justified.
- alaningle7
- Feb 15, 2022
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- rebeccamalmborg
- Feb 23, 2022
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It's a good movie pulling all the right strings that keep you engaged. It's erotic but it has a lot of sensible, heartfelt drama to offer. While it revolves on Sakura and Haruto, the stories of other women living in that high-rise condo are fascinating, too.
Rhiko Shinohara shines as Sakura. The character playing Haruto succeeds in making him too good to be true. Is he for real? So cool and so mature.
Women don't have to live in a fishbowl because they can decide to be free and be what they dream to be with determination despite the odds.
Rhiko Shinohara shines as Sakura. The character playing Haruto succeeds in making him too good to be true. Is he for real? So cool and so mature.
Women don't have to live in a fishbowl because they can decide to be free and be what they dream to be with determination despite the odds.
- albertval-69560
- Mar 8, 2022
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The series focuses on 6 wives, with the major focus on Sakura i.e our main character for the series. They are all caught up in their own marriage related problems and seek other people to fulfil their desires or deal with their problems. It was honestly a refreshing take, since it was up to the viewer to decide whether the actions of the wife in focus was justified or not. Honestly i really enjoyed the aesthetic of the series and the multiple storylines were sown together well. However, some of the characters extremely pissed me off- Sakura's husband and the wife who stopped running. They made the show slightly intolerable but the other characters made it bearable. THe ending was also left very open ended which could be a bad or good thing based on the viewer discretion. Personally loved how it ended. Definitely a worthwhile show.
- kcgenesian
- Feb 18, 2022
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- safiraalya
- Mar 2, 2022
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- TheGodFrom040
- Feb 13, 2022
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- kishanrekhadia
- Aug 13, 2022
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- xmasinswiss
- Sep 6, 2023
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- letrungtruc
- Jun 28, 2023
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I really enjoyed this series... until the last episode.
The series revolves around the relationships of some couples living in a high rise condo, focusing mainly on a single wife per episode.
Most of the episodes offer poignant, if sometime predictable, stories. The biggest problem I had with the individual episodes was that the writers failed to "wrap things up" before moving on to the next one.
Interwoven through all this is the story of Sakura, who is in an abusive marriage and trying to find happiness away from her husband. Unfortunately, the writers lead you on, and then gut punch you in the final episode with one of the worst endings I've ever watched. Disappointing hardly covers it.
It seems to be a trend in recent series that writers want to give you the worst ending possible.
The series revolves around the relationships of some couples living in a high rise condo, focusing mainly on a single wife per episode.
Most of the episodes offer poignant, if sometime predictable, stories. The biggest problem I had with the individual episodes was that the writers failed to "wrap things up" before moving on to the next one.
Interwoven through all this is the story of Sakura, who is in an abusive marriage and trying to find happiness away from her husband. Unfortunately, the writers lead you on, and then gut punch you in the final episode with one of the worst endings I've ever watched. Disappointing hardly covers it.
It seems to be a trend in recent series that writers want to give you the worst ending possible.
In Last Cinderella (2013) Ryoko Shinohara stars as Sakura, a hairdresser who is torn between the salon manager and a guy, Hiroto, half her age. In Fishbowl Wives (2022) Ryoko Shinohara stars as Sakura, a former hairdresser who is married to a salon chain owner, but has an affair with a guy, Haruto, half her age. Coincidence? Seems implausible. My interpretation is that FW is an alternate universe continuation of LC in which Sakura had chosen her boss over the young pup, and this is her second chance to get it right. Too bad FW is nowhere near as entertaining as LC. It's impressive how little Shinohara has aged, though.
For all men of culture out there, this series delivers what all av directors strived to but failed.... ur darkest innermost fantasies brought to the screen in 8 high production values episodes, you are well cum.
- genosypheus
- Feb 16, 2022
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Japanese Drama "Fishbowl Wives" is a drama about toxic relationships, and wives that are facing various marital problems.
The story starts with the introduction of the main lead and her seemingly perfect life. Things are rushed to have her running away, which was the highlight of the drama. However, she stayed in that avoiding reality phase for the whole drama, until the most cliche thing happened and she had finally to face her problems. The ending was realistic, on that note, and it was probably what fitted the story the best. However, the love story was bleak and boring after a while of not having anything happening.
On the other hand, the short stories that were added on the main one were pretty interesting and some of them often stole the thunder from the actual story.
Finally, the cinematography was pretty, especially the posters for the drama, and the performances were excellent.
So, overall, 4 out of 10.
The story starts with the introduction of the main lead and her seemingly perfect life. Things are rushed to have her running away, which was the highlight of the drama. However, she stayed in that avoiding reality phase for the whole drama, until the most cliche thing happened and she had finally to face her problems. The ending was realistic, on that note, and it was probably what fitted the story the best. However, the love story was bleak and boring after a while of not having anything happening.
On the other hand, the short stories that were added on the main one were pretty interesting and some of them often stole the thunder from the actual story.
Finally, the cinematography was pretty, especially the posters for the drama, and the performances were excellent.
So, overall, 4 out of 10.
- PennyReviews
- Mar 31, 2022
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Although I never expected that kinda boldness 😂 I was watching like this 👀🙀 ..wowww ...too much to handle . Storyline and content , emotions greatly portrayed , In short huge surprises for us
Good luck 😃
Good luck 😃
If this is your 1st drama. Then you will probably like this more than most people. In which case, I would recommend to watch the kdrama movie called-High Society 2018 (Sanglyusahoe) on Netflix.
Other than that, Fishbowl Wives is average at best. But at its' worst, it is like a 4.5 stars-that keeps dragging on and on.
Reason why I say this, it relies heavily on the softcore sex scenes. In order to cover up the weaker elements of the script. Kdramas on the other hand, have less scenes like these, but manage to be more entertaining.
However I will admit the softcore sex scenes were well done, enjoyable, and I hope more dramas put them in. Without sacrificing the storyline, dialogue, and character development.
Other than that, Fishbowl Wives is average at best. But at its' worst, it is like a 4.5 stars-that keeps dragging on and on.
Reason why I say this, it relies heavily on the softcore sex scenes. In order to cover up the weaker elements of the script. Kdramas on the other hand, have less scenes like these, but manage to be more entertaining.
However I will admit the softcore sex scenes were well done, enjoyable, and I hope more dramas put them in. Without sacrificing the storyline, dialogue, and character development.
All the stories are realistic. We are so caught up with life that we kinda lose out on what is precious to us. I really like the chapter on chaperone wife.
- pandahowlbaby
- Feb 24, 2022
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I've watched many Japanese dramas and this is the worst one I've ever seen. The justification of domestic violence is reprehensible. It feels like the male big wigs in Japanese government have laid their filthy hands on the production of this drama to enforce the "women exist to serve men" mentality upon us. And yet another inconclusive ending that doesn't answer the main questions that are raised throughout the series. Honestly, don't waste your precious time with this pathetic garbage that is afraid to tackle important social issues head on. Just when you think a producer has the guts to take a stand, they once again cower into the shadows and leave you with nothing but disappointment.
- jamiebriceml
- Mar 9, 2023
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Adaptasi manga populer berjudul sama karya Ryo Kurosawa ini sukses menempatkan 'ikan mas' dan 'akuarium' sebagai analogi dari kisah enam wanita yang tengah berjuang dalam hubungan cinta/rumah tangganya masing-masing, terlepas dari problema yang berbeda-beda.
Semua terangkum dalam 8 episode berdurasi tergolong singkat dengan bingkai Haruto-Sakura-Takuya yang jelas menjadi sorotan utama. Minusnya, Michiko Namiki & Hiroaki Matsuyama seperti terbentur oleh keterbatasan saat mengeksplorasi tiap karakter sekaligus mendalami tiap subplotnya.
Mini series Jepang ini lebih mengedepankan emansipasi wanita walau di satu sisi agak terkesan melegitimasi perselingkuhan, see those sex scenes with purposes. Namun rekonsiliasi atau perpisahan akan selalu jadi perdebatan dilematis dengan segala konsekuensi sikap dan pilihannya.
Karakter dan plot terfavorit: Sakura Yuriha Noriko Hisako Saya Yuka
Terlepas dari open ending yang cukup mengganggu terlebih bagi pasangan utama yang sudah begitu apik membangun karakternya, antologi pahit manisnya pernikahan ini hadirkan insights menarik yang sifatnya universal.
Semua terangkum dalam 8 episode berdurasi tergolong singkat dengan bingkai Haruto-Sakura-Takuya yang jelas menjadi sorotan utama. Minusnya, Michiko Namiki & Hiroaki Matsuyama seperti terbentur oleh keterbatasan saat mengeksplorasi tiap karakter sekaligus mendalami tiap subplotnya.
Mini series Jepang ini lebih mengedepankan emansipasi wanita walau di satu sisi agak terkesan melegitimasi perselingkuhan, see those sex scenes with purposes. Namun rekonsiliasi atau perpisahan akan selalu jadi perdebatan dilematis dengan segala konsekuensi sikap dan pilihannya.
Karakter dan plot terfavorit: Sakura Yuriha Noriko Hisako Saya Yuka
Terlepas dari open ending yang cukup mengganggu terlebih bagi pasangan utama yang sudah begitu apik membangun karakternya, antologi pahit manisnya pernikahan ini hadirkan insights menarik yang sifatnya universal.
Meh! I expected more out of this. The story is supposed to be about 6 women and how infidelities affect their marriages. Each one unhappy in their own way but unwilling to leave for x reason. What's really upsetting is this mentality of submissiveness and how dv should be tolerated. There were so many instance throughout this series in which I kept saying they are unhappy, just leave and end of story.
- yaratzethcastaneda
- Jul 3, 2022
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- Jan 15, 2023
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- caplogassi
- Apr 26, 2024
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