How to watch Rakuten Viki from anywhere

Connect to a ROOT United States server to reach a broad slice of the Viki catalogue. ROOT gives you the right IP in seconds so Rakuten Viki plays as though you never left, with WireGuard speed for HD. Free to start, no card needed.

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What is Rakuten Viki?

Rakuten Viki specialises in Asian drama: Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Thai series with fan-powered subtitles in dozens of languages. Much of it streams free with ads, with a Pass tier for more.

Why is Rakuten Viki geo-blocked?

Viki licenses each show for specific territories, so a K-drama can be watchable in one country and greyed out in another. Your IP decides which titles appear.

Which ROOT server unblocks Rakuten Viki?

Connect to a ROOT server in a region that carries the drama you want. Many popular titles are available on the US catalogue. You can browse every option on the the United States VPN page or the full list of ROOT locations.

How to watch Rakuten Viki with ROOT VPN

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Download ROOT VPN

Grab the free ROOT app for your phone, laptop or TV device. It installs in a few seconds, no setup to fuss with.

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Connect to the United States

Open ROOT, choose the United States (Los Angeles or Seattle) from the list and press connect. You now have a local IP address.

Open Rakuten Viki

Load Rakuten Viki as normal and press play. If a stream stalls, switch to another the United States city and reload.

Rakuten Viki unblocking questions

Why is a K-drama blocked on Viki in my country?

Viki licenses shows per territory. A drama can be unavailable where you are but open in another region. A ROOT server there lets you stream it.

Is Rakuten Viki free?

Many titles stream free with ads. Viki Pass unlocks more and removes ads. Only watch content you are entitled to in your situation.

Does the subtitle language change by region?

Subtitle availability can vary with the catalogue. Switching your ROOT server region can surface a different set of titles and options.

Which region works best for Viki?

The US catalogue carries many popular dramas, so a ROOT United States server is a good starting point.

Is using a VPN for streaming legal?

Using a VPN is legal in most countries and ROOT is a legitimate privacy tool. ROOT changes where your connection appears to be, not what you are allowed to watch. Only stream content you have the right to access, with a valid subscription or entitlement where one is required.

ROOT changes where your connection appears to be, not what you are allowed to watch. Only stream content you have the right to access, with a valid subscription or entitlement where one is required.

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