If you are a fan of dramas, anime, or Asian films in general, Viki Rakuten is one of the best options available to watch all of this in a practical and free way on your cell phone. Available for Android and iOS, the application allows you to immerse yourself in the universe of television and cinema from countries such as South Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan. You can download it for free at the following link:
Viki: dramas in Portuguese
What is Viki Rakuten?
Viki is a streaming service created especially for fans of Asian productions. What sets it apart from other apps like Netflix or Amazon Prime is its exclusive focus on content from East Asia — which includes Korean dramas, Chinese series, Japanese films, and even anime. In addition, the platform has subtitles created by volunteers from all over the world, including in Portuguese.
Main features
The app offers a very complete experience, with features such as:
- Diversified catalog: thousands of episodes of dramas, movies and variety shows.
- Subtitles in multiple languages, including Brazilian Portuguese.
- Favorites and custom lists: Save titles you want to watch later.
- Automatic continuation: The app remembers where you left off in each episode.
- Active community: Fan comments and discussion forums within the app.
- Offline mode (for subscribers): download episodes to watch without internet.
Compatibility
Viki Rakuten is available for:
- Android: Compatible with most smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 or higher.
- iOS: Available for iPhones and iPads with iOS 12.0 or later.
You can also watch via browser, directly on the platform's official website.
How to Use Viki to Watch Asian Movies
See the step-by-step guide to start using the application:
- Download the app on the Play Store or App Store.
- Create an account free (you can use your email, Google or Facebook).
- Choose your interests (e.g. K-dramas, Chinese movies, etc.).
- Explore the catalog and click on a title to start watching.
- Activate the Portuguese subtitles, if they are not already.
- If you want, add to favorites to continue later.
The interface is simple and intuitive, ideal for those who don't have much experience with streaming applications.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- Wide variety of Asian content.
- Portuguese subtitles made by fans.
- Interface in Portuguese.
- Free (with ads).
- Light and fast application.
- Active fan community.
Disadvantages:
- Some content is exclusive to “Viki Pass” subscribers.
- Displays ads in the free version.
- Not all content is dubbed (most are subtitled).
- Some series may be region locked.
Is it free or paid?
Viki offers a freemium model:
- Free: with access to several titles, but with ads and some limitations.
- Viki Pass (paid): removes ads, unlocks exclusive content and allows you to watch in high definition and offline. The basic plan costs around R$14.90 per month (prices subject to change).
In other words, you can watch a lot of stuff without paying anything, and you only subscribe if you want more features or fewer interruptions.
Usage tips
- Use the search field to search for titles by country or genre.
- Turn on notifications to know when new episodes are released.
- Explore the “Explore” tab to discover new releases and popular content.
- Take advantage of fan comments to better understand the story or exchange opinions.
- If you really like a specific type of series (like historical romance or modern action), create a custom list.
Overall rating
Viki is highly rated in the app stores:
Viki: dramas in Portuguese
- Google Play: 4.7 stars (over 1 million reviews).
- App Store: 4.8 stars.
Users mostly praise the variety of titles, the quality of the subtitles, and the ease of use. The main complaints are related to the ads and the fact that some titles require a Viki Pass subscription. Still, it is one of the most complete apps of its kind, with a global community of fans passionate about Asian culture.
