Synopsis
A laid-off graduate becomes the contract wife of a single Tokyo IT engineer who pays her a salary for housekeeping.
What makes We Married as a Job worth watching
One of the most internationally beloved J-dramas of the 2010s.
We Married as a Job represents a strong example of japan romance from the 2016 production cycle. Japanese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Romance and Comedy elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Aragaki Yui, Hoshino Gen. It originally aired on TBS, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch We Married as a Job online
You can currently stream We Married as a Job on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- Netflix — see all Netflix Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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