Wives Make the World Go Round

A breezy, bickering domestic comedy where generational values clash over dinner tables and household chores, played for laughs and light warmth.

Created by

Akio Yoshida, Kato Arata

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Makiko Esumi, Yoko Nogiwa, Ikki Sawamura

Overview

Tachibana Makoto, a manager of an omusubi cafe. One day, she meets Sanshiro, a secretary at a paper shredder company, and half a year later, they already decide to get married. But when Makoto meets Sanshiro's family, a battle begins between her and her mother-in-law. The daughter-in-law, who is a "workaholic" career woman and wife, and her mother-in-law, who is a "model full-time housewife," begin to fight against each other on their values and pride!

How it feels

Light, satirical, warm and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Family, gender, work, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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