Watch every anime, drama, and variety show on Bilibili from anywhere in the world.
Bilibili (哔哩哔哩, B站) is one of China's most beloved video platforms, hosting anime, gaming streams, music videos, Chinese dramas, variety shows, documentaries, and a vast library of user-generated content. While it has an international version (bilibili.tv / bilibili.com), the main Bilibili platform restricts a significant portion of its best content to viewers with Chinese-region IP addresses.
Here is a breakdown of what is typically blocked versus accessible from overseas:
Licensed anime (exclusive seasons)
Premium 大会员 content
Chinese TV drama simulcasts
Variety show full episodes
Live events with region restrictions
Some exclusive KV/MV content
Most user-generated videos
Non-licensed short clips
Public anime previews and trailers
Bilibili's own original productions (some)
Music covers and fan content
In short, if you are trying to watch the latest season of a popular anime exclusively licensed to Bilibili, or catch a Chinese variety show the day it airs, you will hit a geo-restriction wall from outside China. A VPN with Chinese-region servers solves this problem in seconds.
Unblocking Bilibili with KuaiLian VPN takes about 2 minutes and works on any device. Here is the core process:
Get KuaiLian VPN from the official site (kuailianlilia.com/en/download/). It is available for Android (APK), iOS (App Store), Windows, and macOS. Installation takes under 2 minutes on any platform. See our full installation guide if you need help.
Open KuaiLian VPN, log in or create a free account, and select the "Hong Kong" server from the server list. Tap the Connect button. Wait for the green "Connected" status — this takes 3–5 seconds. Your device's IP address is now showing as Hong Kong, which Bilibili recognizes as a valid Chinese-region location.
With the VPN connected, open the Bilibili app or visit bilibili.com in your browser. Previously geo-restricted content will now load normally. For 大会员 (premium) content, you will still need a Bilibili 大会员 subscription — but the geo-restriction itself will be lifted. If a specific title still shows as locked, try switching to the Taiwan node or the mainland Shanghai node.
Tip: You can use KuaiLian VPN's free tier to test Bilibili access before subscribing. The free tier provides enough bandwidth to verify that the VPN works for your use case.
Android is the simplest setup. Download both KuaiLian VPN (APK from our site) and the Bilibili app (from the official Bilibili site or any trusted APK source). Connect KuaiLian VPN to Hong Kong, then open Bilibili. The app will detect your HK IP and unlock regional content. For 4K playback, make sure you are on Wi-Fi and use the HK1 server for best speeds.
If Bilibili was already installed before you set up the VPN, you may need to clear the app's cache (Settings → Apps → Bilibili → Clear Cache) and then reopen it after connecting the VPN for the first time.
Install KuaiLian VPN from the App Store (search "KuaiLian VPN"). Install the Bilibili app — note that the full Bilibili app (哔哩哔哩) may require an Apple ID registered in mainland China or Hong Kong to download. If you cannot find it, you can use bilibili.com in Safari while connected to the VPN as an alternative.
Once both apps are installed: connect KuaiLian VPN to Hong Kong, then open Bilibili. Approve the VPN configuration prompt the first time you connect. The Bilibili app should now show full content without regional restrictions.
Desktop viewing offers the best Bilibili experience — larger screen, keyboard shortcuts, and stable wired internet. Install KuaiLian VPN on your Windows or Mac computer (see our installation guide). Connect to Hong Kong, then visit bilibili.com in any browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
For the best picture quality on desktop, Bilibili recommends using its official desktop app (available for Windows). Download this from the Bilibili website after connecting your VPN, as the direct download link may be geo-restricted in some countries.
Note: WebRTC can sometimes leak your real IP address in browsers even when a VPN is active. To prevent this on Chrome, install a WebRTC leak prevention extension, or use Firefox which has an easier built-in WebRTC disable option (about:config → media.peerconnection.enabled → false).
Watching Bilibili on a big screen requires a slightly different approach since most Smart TVs do not support VPN apps directly:
If Bilibili still shows a geo-restriction error after connecting KuaiLian VPN, work through this checklist:
Poor video quality when connected to a VPN is almost always a bandwidth issue. Check: (1) Is your base internet connection fast enough? Bilibili 1080p requires about 8 Mbps. (2) Is KuaiLian VPN showing a stable connection speed on its home screen? (3) Try a different HK node (HK1, HK2, HK3) — load varies by server. (4) If you are on mobile data rather than Wi-Fi, try switching to Wi-Fi for better stability.
If the Bilibili app crashes when you try to open it while the VPN is connected, this is usually a compatibility issue with an outdated version of the app. Update Bilibili to the latest version (download the latest APK from bilibili.com/app while connected to the VPN), then try again.
If you cannot log in to your Bilibili account, try these steps: (1) Make sure the VPN is connected to Hong Kong or Shanghai before opening the login screen, (2) If you normally log in with a phone number, ensure your phone number is still linked to your account, (3) For accounts that use WeChat or Weibo login, make sure those apps also recognize the VPN connection.
No, you can browse and watch many videos on Bilibili without an account once you have a Chinese-region IP via KuaiLian VPN. However, some features — such as following channels, leaving comments, accessing certain exclusive content, and using the 大会员 (premium) subscription — require a logged-in account. Creating a Bilibili account is free and can be done with an email address, though some features require phone verification.
Not for everything. A significant amount of Bilibili's content — including most user-generated videos, many anime series after a waiting period, and various original content — is free to watch. However, the latest episodes of licensed anime, exclusive movies, and premium variety shows typically require a 大会员 subscription. Think of it like a Netflix subscription — the VPN removes the geo-block, but a subscription is still required for premium tiers. 大会员 costs about 25 CNY per month (around $3.50 USD) and can be purchased within the Bilibili app with international payment methods.
KuaiLian VPN actively maintains its server infrastructure specifically for Chinese streaming compatibility. When Bilibili updates its geo-detection systems — which happens periodically — KuaiLian's team refreshes the IP pools on HK and TW nodes to maintain access. This is a key advantage of using a VPN specialized for Chinese content over a general-purpose VPN, which typically does not prioritize maintaining Bilibili compatibility. Subscribers receive automatic updates without needing to change any settings.
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