Japanese TV shows have been knocking it out of the park with popular hits likeAlice in BorderlandandThe Naked Director.

But her story is just one of many!

The sensual encounters are used as a narrative tool to reveal the raw vulnerabilities of the characters.

A man holding an umbrella for a woman on the ground with an umbrella over her on a rainy day in Fishbowl Wives

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One of the hottest scenes in the series happens in Harutos goldfish shop.

From hit anime to acclaimed live-action shows and everything in between.

However,Fishbowl Wivesdoesnt glorify cheating, nor does it condemn it outright.

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Instead, it forces viewers to root for second chances!

But even the women engaging in affairs arent always portrayed as innocent victims.

Despite its focus on sex,Fishbowl Wivesdoesnt shy away from the darker aspects of relationships.

These metaphorically crafted scenes are what setFishbowl Wivesapart from yourtraditional romance drama.

She starts as a woman who has been conditioned to believe she has no choices and no way out.

Love, asFishbowl Wivessuggests, is never easy.

It is messy, painful, and often comes with emotional baggage.

Each erotic moment is a step toward reclaiming the characters' identities in a taboo society.

Fishbowl Wivesis available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.