If a Rakuten TV title plays on your account but you need it offline on a PC or Mac, start with your viewing needs. I’d use the official app for supported in-app offline playback; a Rakuten TV downloader makes more sense when you specifically need an authorized desktop local-file workflow.
A Rakuten downloader license does not grant regional viewing access. Choose a Rakuten video downloader for the service you actually use. Rakuten TV is separate from Rakuten Viki, Rakuten Drive, and Rakuten’s shopping service. Compare the two desktop options below after confirming that your account can play the intended title.
When Do You Need an Extra Rakuten TV Downloader?
A Rakuten TV downloader is useful when you need a local file on a computer. Official app downloads stay within the app’s offline playback system; a desktop MP4 or MKV is a separate output format. Choose the viewing method first.
Rakuten TV’s official Offline feature is available for eligible titles on supported Android and iOS devices. Its offline playback uses Digital Rights Management (DRM) and service-managed access rules, and downloaded titles remain inside the Rakuten TV app rather than becoming desktop MP4 or MKV files. For rentals, the normal rental window still applies: generally up to 30 days from the transaction and 48 hours after playback begins.
Rakuten TV’s European service is available across 43 European countries, while Japan uses a separate Rakuten TV service. A downloader license does not create regional viewing rights, so confirm that the intended title already plays through the Rakuten service and account you legitimately use before setting up a download.
- For app-based viewing: use the official Download option on a supported mobile device, then open the saved title inside the Rakuten TV app before traveling.
- For desktop files: decide whether you need a local player, selectable subtitles, or a batch of accessible titles. These are concrete reasons to consider a separate desktop application.
Note: A downloader license and a Rakuten TV account serve different purposes: the software license does not grant access to another regional catalog.
Rakuten TV Downloaders Review
The two actual Rakuten TV downloaders reviewed here are KeepStreams for Rakuten TV and StreamGaGa Rakuten TV Downloader. Both are desktop options for Windows and macOS. The later sections explain several tools that are commonly confused with Rakuten TV downloaders but do not count as the two desktop options compared in this guide.
As of October 2026, KeepStreams for Rakuten TV and StreamGaGa Rakuten TV Downloader are the two Rakuten-specific desktop options compared in this guide. KeepStreams saves supported titles as MP4 or MKV files; an official Rakuten TV app download remains an in-app copy.
| Product | Computer | Resolution | Subtitles | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeepStreams for Rakuten TV | Windows / macOS | Up to 720p | Track selection | Batch offline viewing |
| StreamGaGa Rakuten TV Downloader | Windows / macOS | Up to 720p | SRT files | Separate subtitle files |
The StreamGaGa product page provides its current product details.
I’d choose KeepStreams when I need to queue several accessible titles together, while StreamGaGa is worth comparing when separate SRT subtitle files are important. Match the output to the player and subtitle workflow you actually use.
KeepStreams for Rakuten TV
KeepStreams for Rakuten TV is a desktop application for saving supported Rakuten TV titles as local files, separate from Rakuten TV’s official app download feature. Available for Windows and macOS.
The useful decision is how you will play the result. Choose the subtitle and audio language you need in the settings window, then open a completed file in your intended player. Confirm dialogue, subtitle timing, and playback before preparing a larger queue.
- Practical fit: Preparing multiple accessible titles for the same offline viewing setup.
- Computer support: Available for Windows and macOS.
- Free Trial: Save up to 3 full Rakuten TV videos within 30 days.
Start with a title that already plays on your Rakuten TV account. KeepStreams activation and access to the streaming service are separate requirements.
- Download and install KeepStreams from its official website.
- Enter the Rakuten TV URL in the built-in browser, or select Rakuten TV from VIP Services.
- Sign in, play the video, and wait for analysis. If analysis does not start automatically, click the orange download button.
- In the settings window, choose the output format, resolution, audio track, and subtitles, then start the download.
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