[Official] List of Legal Streaming Websites

 twiz:

I checked out Malimar TV

Thanks!

 nas election:

Hi, can you add WeTV as well. They have mainly Chinese dramas/variety but there are some Korean dramas. They also sub the opening and ending songs ^^

App android download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tencent.qqlivei18n&hl=en

Website https://m.wetv.vip/

Thanks!

I was bored last week and scrolled through all 1000 available Roku channels and found dLibrary, a Japanese new streaming platform owned by NHK. It has a 1-week trial option, after which it's $9.99/month. I would classify this as something that has potential and maybe will be good in a year or so, because only a handful (~13) of the available movies and dramas are currently English subtitled, even things that are readily available with subtitles on other large platforms.  The rest is unsubtitled. The highlights:

• There's a 1-week free trial that requires you to put a card on file (I didn't see PayPal as an option).
• There's an entirely English interface on the website and the Roku app also defaults to English. You can change it to Japanese in settings. Even the drama/movie descriptions are in English, although the majority of them are not subbed.
• It clearly states in the descriptions which titles are subbed or not, and on the website, you can browse by subtitled shows. You currently cannot browse by subtitled on the Roku app.
• If you're a fan of taiga historical dramas, there's currently 3 fully subtitled dramas to watch (Princess Go, Yae's Sakura, Ryomaden).
• If you're comfortable watching raw unsubtitled stuff, there's some things you would probably have a hard time finding otherwise, such as variety/travel shows and some older dramas.
• Each title also shows a date (end date) listed when it will no longer be available to stream. Most had September/October 2021 end dates (almost a year from this writing).
• Both the app and the site will remember what you started watching. However, it won't remember where you left off and will start over. There's also a watchlist feature.
• It has a "Coming Soon" section on both the site and the app, but you can't click into a description of the title and they don't indicate whether they'll be available subbed.

Thank you!  Very helpful lists.

Hello Everybody,

I am residing in Africa for a couple of months.  I have been reallocated due to some work, I was wondering if I can use Kenya VPN to access iFlix, is it possible?

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 takarahime:

is mkvdrama legal?

No it's not legal

I'd bookmarked your thread in hopes you would keep the list updated. It's been the one I suggest for anyone 'searching' for legal streaming sites. The more Asian dramas are demanded, the more sites will pop up to offer their *cough* services. 

One of the problems for illegal sites is to change domains.......frequently. A changed domain means the 'owners' changed their IP's physical location. Hence, they're constantly running from the 'internet' law. Whether it's for our good or not doesn't matter, they're breaking the law and have to keep hiding their identity. Ever wonder why someone has sooooo many aliases when you read of their capture.......finally? A website such as myasiantv.com one day will redirect you to myasiantv.rest several months later. Legal streaming sites whether free or paid subscription, will be established and haven't changed and won't change their domain name. They want to remain loyal to their customers so they will be able to find them today, tomorrow, or 10 years from now. 

I'm old. I have a list of my fav websites that I'd written when all this internet stuff came about. I go through it every year and draw a line of what doesn't work anymore. The internationally HUGE brand names still have the same domain name.

We're all not enthused about having more than 1 (or 2 or 3) streaming subscriptions for our entertainment purposes. None of us willingly risk our personal data. Well, some do, but...

 Legally, for a site to be charged with copyright infringement, it must host illegal content directly on its servers. Illegal websites circumvent this by merely providing links to unauthorized distributions, which complicates the legal issue. Whether using these types of websites results in legal repercussions depends greatly on the copyright laws specific to your country or state. Familiarizing yourself with local copyright regulations before engaging with such sites is essential. *but most people don't bother to do this. they want to watch a show ?now*

For those concerned about online safety, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is recommended when accessing any unfamiliar website or websites in general. Sadly this is yet another expense forced onto viewers. The days of I just want to watch my show in peace are over. Like a condon, security measures keep the boogers away. A VPN can help protect your privacy and security by encrypting your internet connection and masking your online identity. Having security measures in place for your computer operating system is absolutely necessary. AD Blockers are also essential. Your computer's operating system has its own security. Use it agressively.

Many websites are in the complicated gray area, meaning if they offer illegally gotten content, then do they ALSO offer unscrupulous agents of chaos the opportunity to embed spam, data collection, malware, etc on their website because they've already circumvented the law anyway so one more itty bitty thing couldn't possibly be wrong, right? I'd proceed as if they do.

Of course in replying to you I stumbled into a rabbit hole, and wish I hadn't. Imagine someone looking over your shoulder every time you turn on or open your device, and protect yourself. Your very identity could depend on it.

This long a** comment was to clarify the distinction between what is considered a 'Legal' site and an 'Illegal' site, and too, to let others know what their responsibility is concerning using a potential site. Don't explicitly trust MDL commenters who direct you to alternative sites. Do you know them personally in real life? DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE?

I hope, Ceki, you'll forgive me for interjecting myself into the much much much needed convo you started on December 31, 2017. Your thread will become more valuable as the months go by. It has just in the past 3 months for me.