If you are a fan of dramas, anime, Korean, Japanese or Chinese films, and are looking for a practical and free way to watch this content with subtitles, Viki Rakuten is one of the best options available today. It can be downloaded for free from the app stores.
Viki: dramas in Portuguese
What is Viki Rakuten?
THE Viki Rakuten is a streaming platform specializing in Asian content, such as Korean series (K-Dramas), variety shows, Japanese films, C-Dramas (Chinese dramas), and more. The app's unique feature lies in its community of volunteer fans who translate the content into several languages, including Portuguese.
Main features
- Diversified library: thousands of titles from different Asian countries.
- Multilingual subtitles: most of the content has subtitles in Portuguese.
- High quality streaming: with resolution options according to your internet.
- Offline mode: Premium users can download episodes.
- Synchronization between devices: Pick up where you left off, whether on your phone, tablet, or browser.
- Active community: comment system during episodes (chat type) and fan forums.
Android and iOS compatibility
Viki is available both on Google Play Store (Android) as in App Store (iOS). It can also be accessed via browser on computers, keeping the same account and synchronizing episode progress.
Step by step guide to getting started with Viki
- Download the app on your cell phone through the app store (Play Store or App Store).
- Create a free account with email, Facebook or Google account.
- Search for what you want to watch, using the title name, country of origin or genre (e.g. “romance”, “action”, “historical”).
- Choose subtitle language. Most popular titles have Portuguese subtitles.
- Start watching! The player allows you to easily fast forward or rewind, adjust quality, and turn subtitles on/off.
- (Optional) Add to favorites to follow updates of new episodes.
- If you want access to premium episodes or ad-free viewing, you can explore the paid plans, but the free plan already offers many popular titles with subtitles.
Advantages of Viki Rakuten
- Fan-made Portuguese subtitles who really understand the context and culture.
- Content updated frequently, with new episodes available shortly after their original airing.
- Focus on Asian culture, without distractions from Western productions.
- Clean and easy to navigate interface, even for those who have no experience with streaming apps.
- Active community who interacts and recommends series in the comments.
Disadvantages
- Some content is region locked, being accessible only with VPN.
- Ads in the free version may be a little frequent.
- Some episodes take a while to receive Portuguese subtitles., especially less popular titles.
Is it free or paid?
Viki offers a version Free 100%, with access to various titles with ads. There is also the Viki Pass, a paid plan with benefits such as:
- Early access to new episodes;
- No ads;
- HD quality guaranteed;
- Exclusive episodes.
But you can enjoy a LOT of content even in the free version, especially for those who enjoy famous dramas and classic anime.
Usage tips
- Use the filter by country to find movies and series of your choice: Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, etc.
- Activate the notifications to be notified when a new episode is released.
- Participate in fan forums and see recommendations based on your taste.
- If your internet is slow, reduce the video quality to 360p, which still maintains a good experience.
- Use the dark mode at night to watch without tiring your eyes.
Overall app rating
In the Play Store, Viki Rakuten has more than 50 million downloads and an average rating of 4.6 stars, praising the variety of titles, quality of subtitles and stable operation. In App Store, maintains a similar rating, standing out in the entertainment category for fans of Asian culture.
Users often highlight the fast delivery of subtitles and the wide range of popular series such as Crash Landing on You, True Beauty, Goblin, Boys Over Flowers, Love Alarm and many other Asian hits.
If you love dramas and want to watch them for free and in high quality, Viki is a great choice. Download now and immerse yourself in the best Asian entertainment with subtitles!
