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Wives Make the World Go Round

20071 seasonTV SeriesComedy

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…

DirectorsAkio Yoshida·Kato Arata
WriterYumie Nishiogi
ProducerHiroki Ueda

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Wives Make the World Go Round isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 5, 2007
E2
Episode 2
Jul 12, 2007
E3
Episode 3
Jul 19, 2007
E4
Episode 4
Jul 26, 2007
E5
Episode 5
Aug 2, 2007
E6
Episode 6
Aug 9, 2007
E7
Episode 7
Aug 16, 2007
E8
Episode 8
Aug 23, 2007
E9
Episode 9
Aug 30, 2007
E10
Episode 10
Sep 6, 2007

Cast · Directed by Akio Yoshida

MEMakiko Esumi
Makiko Esumi
Tachibana Makoto
YNYoko Nogiwa
Yoko Nogiwa
Morifuku Chiyoko / Tachibana Miyuki
ISIkki Sawamura
Ikki Sawamura
Morifuku Shiro
NKNana Katase
Nana Katase
AKAkio Kaneda
Akio Kaneda
JSJun Shibuki
Jun Shibuki
MSMiho Shiraishi
Miho Shiraishi
SSShiro Sano
Shiro Sano
MAMiyoko Asada
Miyoko Asada
SIShirō Itō
Shirō Itō
YOYoko Ohshima
Yoko Ohshima
TITomiko Ishii
Tomiko Ishii

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Wives Make the World Go Round — streaming FAQ

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Is Wives Make the World Go Round on Netflix?

No, Wives Make the World Go Round is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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Wives Make the World Go Round isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Wives Make the World Go Round?

Wives Make the World Go Round has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2007.

Are all episodes of Wives Make the World Go Round out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of Wives Make the World Go Round are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Wives Make the World Go Round?

No — Wives Make the World Go Round ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.