So, I wanted to watch some anime on Netflix with Japanese subtitles, you know, to brush up on my language skills and all that. But I ran into a bit of a snag. Turns out, not all shows have Japanese subs, and it depends on where you are. Bummer, right?
First, I tried changing my Netflix profile language to Japanese. I thought, “Hey, that’s gotta work!” And it did, kind of. It made Japanese audio options appear, but not necessarily the subtitles. It’s weird, some shows had them, and some didn’t. It’s like a guessing game. I changed it back because I didn’t understand anything on the Netflix interface.
Then I thought, maybe it’s a location thing. I remembered reading somewhere that you can use a Chrome extension to get subtitles from other regions. Someone on a forum mentioned that this one extension worked with Australia. I don’t know which one it was though. I guess I could’ve tried using a 加速器 set to Australia, but I don’t have one, and I wasn’t about to sign up for one just for subtitles.
What I Figured Out
- Changing your profile language to Japanese: This will get you Japanese audio options, but it’s a toss-up whether you’ll get subtitles.
- The “subtitles and audio” section: This is where you can browse and see what’s available in Japanese. I found a few things, but it wasn’t a huge selection. I spent some time clicking around in there, but it wasn’t exactly what I was looking for.
Honestly, it’s all a bit hit or miss. It seems like getting Japanese subtitles on Netflix isn’t as straightforward as I hoped. I didn’t end up finding a perfect solution, but I figured I’d share my experience in case anyone else is in the same boat. Maybe you’ll have better luck than I did!
If I wanted to take things further, I guess I could try those 加速器 things. But honestly, it seems like a lot of work just to get some subtitles. Maybe I’ll just stick to watching shows in English for now. Or maybe I’ll try a different streaming service altogether. Who knows!
Anyway, that’s my little adventure with Netflix and Japanese subtitles. If you’ve got any tips or tricks, feel free to share them. I’m always open to suggestions!
