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Bilibili Review
Licensed anime with multilingual subtitles plus community videos, for Southeast Asia
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
Bilibili suits Southeast Asian viewers who want licensed anime with multilingual subtitles, some of it free, plus community videos and short dramas. The trade-offs: ratings diverge across stores (4.5/5 on the Vietnam App Store, 3.9/5 on Google Play), the website does not publish paid-tier prices or benefits, and the catalogue varies by region.
Best for: Anime fans in Southeast Asia who want subtitles in local languages
Skip it if: People who want lots of Western films and series: the focus is anime, comics and games (ACG)
Pros
- The App Store and Google Play listings cite 2,000+ licensed anime titles, some free to watch
- Multilingual subtitles; the App Store lists English plus 28 more languages
- Beyond anime there are community videos and short dramas, and you can upload your own through the creator studio
Cons
- Google Play shows 3.9/5 from 885K ratings; Trustpilot 2.9/5 from only 14 reviews, too few to draw conclusions
- The website gives no paid-tier prices or benefits; the Vietnam App Store lists Standard, Premium and Supreme items without explaining the differences
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- Viewing works without an account; there are iOS, Android, web and Smart TV versions
Cons
- The About page says content varies by region and may change at any time
- Licensing of community uploads is unclear: on 10 November 2026 the Vietnamese homepage recommended full-length Vietnamese cinema releases uploaded by users, some labelled as cam copies ("Bản Cam")
Best for
- Viewers who want to watch for free and can live with ads and not every title being free
Skip it if
- People outside the six Southeast Asian markets the About page lists (Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia)
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
What Bilibili is
This is the Southeast Asian edition of Bilibili, operated by Balaboom Pte. Ltd. in Singapore and listed in app stores as BiliBili -HD Anime, Videos. Its About page says it is available in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia, combining licensed anime with user-uploaded video. KrASIA reported localised Thai and Malaysian services launching in late 2020 as the company's first move into Southeast Asia, with a spokesperson calling it the official standalone Bilibili app for the region.
Content and features
The Vietnamese homepage is split into Anime, Short Dramas and Trending, with a weekday release schedule and view counts per title. The App Store and Google Play listings cite 2,000+ licensed anime titles, multilingual subtitles and hundreds of recently added short dramas. The privacy policy also describes uploading videos, comments and danmaku (comments overlaid on the video). The homepage recommendations, viewed on 10 November 2026, included full-length Vietnamese cinema releases uploaded by users, some labelled as cam copies ("Bản Cam"), so it is hard to tell which community content is licensed.
Cost
The app is free to download with in-app purchases, and the store listings say some titles are free to watch. The website shows no paid-tier prices. The Vietnam App Store lists Standard (47,000 ₫/month, 129,000 ₫/quarter, 439,000 ₫ or 499,000 ₫/year), Premium (19,000 ₫/week, 49,000 ₫/month, 119,000 ₫/quarter) and Supreme (59,000 ₫/month) items, without saying what each includes. Payment goes through an Apple or Google account.
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Versus alternatives
Bilibili fits Southeast Asian anime viewers who want local-language subtitles and community content. For a dedicated global anime service there is Crunchyroll; iQIYI and WeTV lean towards general Asian drama; YouTube dwarfs it for user-uploaded video. Weigh the gap between App Store and Google Play ratings and the region-dependent library.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Miễn phí
PersonalFree
Free access to user-uploaded videos and part of the anime library; the App Store and Google Play listings say some classic titles are free to watch.
Premium
PersonalContact sales
Bought in-app through Apple or Google Play. The website lists no prices or benefits; the Vietnam App Store shows Standard, Premium and Supreme items from 19,000 ₫/week to 499,000 ₫/year.
- Free plan limits
- You can watch without an account: the privacy policy says registration is not required. The same policy says the service may show third-party ads.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
Payment goes through an Apple or Google Play account, so refunds follow the store's rules. No separate Bilibili refund policy was found; the FAQ page says failed VIP purchases should be reported to [email protected].
Privacy
The privacy policy (last updated 3 March 2025) says the service is offered and controlled by Balaboom Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. It collects information you provide (phone number or email, birthday, avatar, posted content, comments), information gathered automatically from your device (hardware model, IP address, device identifiers, advertising ID, viewing and search history) and information from third parties. Location is only roughly inferred from the IP address. For Premium it keeps the Apple or Google user ID and purchase records and says it does not collect financial or billing details. Data is used to run the service, personalise content, moderate and serve targeted ads, and may be shared with advertisers, service providers and group companies. Data is stored in Singapore and may be transferred to other countries. You can delete your account in the app, but backups may keep data for a while. Children under 13 may not register an account.
Bilibili alternatives
7.6/10YouTube
The world's biggest video library: free with ads, paid to remove them
6.8/10iQIYI
Chinese, Korean and Thai dramas, anime and shows, with a free ad-supported tier
Frequently asked questions
Is Bilibili free?
The app is free to download and, per the store listings, some titles are free to watch. Paid tiers are in-app purchases through Apple or Google; on the Vietnam App Store they range from 19,000 ₫/week to 499,000 ₫/year.
Does Bilibili support Vietnamese?
Yes. The website has a Vietnamese interface alongside English, Indonesian and Thai. The Vietnam App Store lists English and 28 more languages for the app.
Is this the same as Bilibili in China?
No. This is the international edition for Southeast Asia, operated by Balaboom Pte. Ltd. The bilibili app from BILIBILI INC. is a separate store listing, and the About page says content varies by region.
Is there an age limit?
The privacy policy does not allow children under 13 to register an account. The Vietnam App Store rates it 18+ while Google Play rates it 12+.
Review evidence & sources8
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.5
- Features
- 7.0
- Value for money
- 7.0
- Performance
- 6.0
- Support
- 5.5
- Privacy & security
- 6.0
Why this score
iOS, Android and web apps, and viewing works without an account. The Vietnam App Store shows 4.5/5 but Google Play only 3.9/5; one Google Play review (31 October 2026) complains that episodes are out of order.
Why this score
A weekday anime schedule, multilingual subtitles, community videos, short dramas, comments, danmaku and uploads. Official pages do not document offline downloads, and nothing clearly beats Crunchyroll or YouTube.
Why this score
Plenty is free, and on the Vietnam App Store monthly paid tiers run from 47,000 to 59,000 ₫. Marked down because the website does not explain prices or what each tier includes, which makes comparison hard; the free tier carries ads.
Why this score
No independent streaming-quality data. One Google Play review (31 October 2026) says picture quality is poor and full-screen is unsupported; that is a single user's view.
Why this score
Contact is by email at [email protected] (listed in the privacy policy) or the in-app feedback page; failed VIP purchases go to [email protected]. The FAQ linked from the App Store has only three questions, there is no live chat, and Trustpilot has too few reviews to judge from.
Why this score
A clear policy, in-app account deletion, no card details collected and location only roughly inferred from IP. Marked down for targeted advertising, sharing with advertisers and group companies, and collection of device and advertising IDs.
What users say
- App Store (Vietnam)4.5/5 · 36,140
- Google Play (United States)3.9/5 · 885,000
- Trustpilot2.9/5 · 14
Sources
- Vendor-providedBilibili homepage (Vietnamese)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedBilibili About UsNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedBiliBili Privacy PolicyNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listingNov 10, 2026
- pressKrASIA: Bilibili lands in Thailand, Malaysia (2020-12-29)Nov 10, 2026
- review-siteTrustpilot: bilibili.tvNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedBiliBili FAQ (linked from the App Store)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- Balaboom Pte. Ltd.
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Launched
- 2020
- Category
- Entertainment
Capabilities
- Mobile app
Platforms
- Web
- iOS
- Android
Interface languages
- English
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- Thai
Integrations
- Apple
Support
Change history
- Update.The BiliBili Privacy Policy is last updated.
- Launch.KrASIA reports Bilibili launching localised services in Thailand and Malaysia, its first move into Southeast Asia.
- Feature.KrASIA reports the Thai version of Bilibili being updated, with more than 1 million Google Play installs.
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