Bypass Region Lock: How to Download DRM Protected Videos on FANZA?

There are many people who want to save FANZA videos, one of the largest AV platforms in Japan, or remove DRM protection from FANZA downloads. In this way, you don't need a DMM Player to play the video and can save the downloaded content forever. But is it possible? Is it legal to remove FANZA DRM?

In this article, I will explain how to download DRM-protected content on FANZA to answer these questions. From the explanation of FANZA and its DRM tech to the step-by-step tutorial, this post covers you all the way.

What is FANZA and DRM?

To begin with, it's important to understand what cam FANZA provides and what makes it so difficult to enjoy unlimited FANZA downloads offline, especially outside Japan.

What is FANZA?

FANZA (formerly DMM R18) is a massive Japanese digital streaming platform. It's known for the high-quality original adult content, and also strict geo-restrictions and copyright protection.

Different from other pure streaming services like Pornhub, FANZA also boasts other adult content like e-books, anime, and adult games. To sum up, you can find all the adult entertainment here.

FANZA offers a Japanese and English version for international users. You can subscribe to the channel you like, and purchase and rent AV here at a reasonable price. However, videos purchased on FANZA are usually protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) and Region Locks.

What is FANZA DRM?

The biggest effect of DRM is that audiences are only allowed to play downloaded videos with a dedicated player, namely, DMM Player. Because of DRM, downloaded rentals are only available within a certain period of time.

Therefore, due to the DRM protection, you can only download FANZA videos based on these limits:

1. FANZA videos are downloaded in a special format, such as dcv. and wmv.
2. Generally speaking, you can't edit or move the downloads, or transfer them into other formats.
3. All the downloaded content, especially the rentals, is set with an offline viewing deadline.
4. You need to re-download (renew) the videos when the deadline reaches.
5. The downloads all get a watermark and can only be played within DMM Player, to protect copyright.

Even if you buy a video, you can usually only watch it within Japan using their specific player (DMM Player), and rentals expire after 48 hours. Before the tutorial on how to save purchased FANZA videos forever (Jump to Section 3), let's figure out the most important problem: How to access FANZA outside Japan?

How to Remove FANZA DRM & Download Videos

So, you have successfully accessed the site and bought a video. Now comes the technical hurdle. Most users naturally think, "I'll just turn on OBS or Windows Screen Recorder and capture it." If you try that on FANZA, you are in for a disappointment, because DRM will lead to a black screen.

Don't worry, a professional video downloader can usually solve the problem easily.

How to Download DRM-Protected Videos on FANZA?

KeepStreams for FANZA is such a professional FANZA downloader. It's designed to directly detect and download the source video from the FANZA site, and the whole process (detection, analysis, and saving) happens in its built-in browser, making it pretty easy and fast.

KeepStreams For FANZA

Download DRM-protected videos on FANZA and transfer them into a compatible MP4/MKV format to prevent various limits.

• Save FANZA videos in 1080p and 4K for offline viewing
• Download multiple movies from FANZA at the same time
• Transfer FANZA dcv into MP4/MKV format automatically
• Compatible with both Windows PC and Mac
• Use H264 video codec and support AAC 2.0 audio
• Save metadata for better organization
• Save subs (if provided) as external SRT files from FANZA
• 30-day free trial to download 3 full FANZA films
• At least 7-day money-back guarantee

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KeepStreams can automatically download and transfer the FANZA videos into compatible MP4/MKV files so that you don't need DMM Player to enjoy the FANZA downloads offline. Of course, these problems caused by DRM won't exist.

Here's how to use it:

It's highly recommended to get it from the official site in order to prevent malware and protect your PC.

This will lead you to the official site of FANZA with the built-in browser of KeepStreams. Apart from FANZA, KeepStreams also supports OnlyFans, myfans, Pornhub, and other adult streaming sites. If you want them all, pick the sites you like with KeepStreams MyChoice.

KeepStreams doesn't provide a DRM removal service. It's just a tool to save videos that you can access for later offline viewing.

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Removing DRM is illegal and against the FANZA ToS. Do not trust tools that claim to help you "download FANZA videos for free". Most of them are disguised malware.

When you play the FANZA video, KeepStreams will automatically analyze the URL. And a download window will prompt. You can set the download options as you prefer here. You can also wake the prompt by manually clicking the orange download icon (arrow down) on the bottom right.

Click on "Download Now", and the download progress will begin right away. KeepStreams can help you download a 2-hour video in just 10 minutes. After the download is complete, you can check the video in the local folder on your PC.

[Bonus] How to Download Videos on FANZA Officially?

If you don't care about the expiration and other limits, how can you officially download videos on FANZA? First of all, you need to install DMM Player in advance to download and play the videos you purchased:

1. Log in from the official FANZA site (dmm.co.jp)
2. Select the video you like and complete the purchase.
3. Go to the play page and click the "Download" button.
4. A download link will appear. Click on it to download the video.

You can also navigate to the download window by clicking "Video" and browsing all the content you've purchased. FANZA's official download procedure is relatively straightforward. But it still poses all the limits we mentioned above.

Comparison: DMM Player, Downloader, and Recorder

I know some of you might still be thinking about using free tools like OBS. To be fair, they can work if you have infinite patience and a way to bypass the black screen. But let's look at the data.

Here is how they stack up for a typical 2-hour HD movie:

My advice: If you only need to save one 5-minute clip once a year, a screen recorder is fine. But if you are building a library or archiving your purchases before they expire, the "Time Required" row above is the only stat that matters.

Bypassing Region Blocks: How to Access Fanza Outside Japan?

If you are reading this from the US, Europe, or anywhere outside Japan, you've likely already hit the wall. You try to open a video page, and—bam—Error 403 Forbidden or the message "This service is not available in your region."

FANZA (and its parent DMM) has one of the strictest geo-blocking systems in the world. Before you can download anything, we need to get you through the front door.

The only reliable way to bypass this is by masking your IP address to look like you are browsing from Tokyo or Osaka.

• The Tool: VPN (Virtual Private Network).
• The Catch: Not all VPNs work. DMM might block IP ranges from known "free VPN" providers.
• Use a premium service (like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or Surfshark) that has specialized "Streaming" or "Obfuscated" servers in Japan.

Follow these steps:

1. Close your browser.
2. Launch your VPN and connect to a Japan server.
3. Open Fanza/DMM again. The error should disappear, replaced by the Japanese storefront.

Once you have access, you need an account. You cannot download videos as a guest.

1. Keep your VPN ON during registration.
2. Use the Social Login buttons (Google, LINE, orTwitter/X). Compared with the foreign email method, it's faster and less likely to trigger security verifications.

90% of users get stuck here. As of 2025, FANZA/DMM rejects most non-Japanese credit cards (Visa/Mastercard issued in the US/EU often fail immediately). Don't panic. Here are the two proven workarounds that the community swears by:

Method 1: The "Amazon Pay" Loophole  (Best Success Rate)

If you have an Amazon.co.jp account (separate from your US Amazon account), you can link your foreign credit card there.

1. On the Fanza payment screen, select Amazon Pay.
2. Log in with your Amazon Japan account.
3. Fanza charges Amazon, and Amazon charges your foreign card. Since Amazon's payment processing is more international-friendly, this usually bypasses the block.

Method 2: DMM Prepaid Points (The Backup)

If Amazon Pay fails, buy DMM Point Codes from authorized third-party resellers (like Amazon.co.jp Gift Cards, SEAGM, or Play-Asia).

1. Buy a 2000 or 5000 point code.
2. Go to the "Charge Point" section on DMM.
3. Enter the code to instantly top up your wallet.

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Once you have purchased or rented the video, and can see the "Play" button in your browser. Now, we can move on to actually saving that video forever.

To Sum Up

Accessing FANZA from outside Japan is definitely harder than it used to be—between the IP blocks and the strict payment rules, they don't make it easy for us global fans.

But once you clear those hurdles (thanks, VPN and Amazon Pay!), archiving your collection shouldn't be a struggle. Whether you are backing up a limited-time rental or saving a VR masterpiece, KeepStreams for FANZA is currently the most reliable way to turn that fragile stream into a permanent file.

Use the free trial to save 1 or 2 movies from FANZA and experience the convenience! Hope this post can solve your problems with FANZA DRM.