If you’re into anime, love watching game streams, checking out 3C product reviews, or following creators (UPs), you’re probably no stranger to Bilibili. In Taiwan, many people just call it “B Station” or “bilibili”, while others might search for terms like bilibili Taiwan, “Bilibili Taiwan version”, or “bilibili Taiwan download” to find related resources. Once you use it, you’ll notice these names correspond to different service systems. Especially, the main Bilibili site in mainland China and the international Bilibili service differ not only in content licensing, login methods, and app distributors, but also in the exact videos you can access.
This is the most confusing part when you first try Bilibili.
First, let’s make one thing clear: there is currently no standalone app named “bilibili Taiwan”. What people usually call bilibili Taiwan refers to the Taiwan-specific settings that users in Taiwan experience when downloading Bilibili from the App Store, using the official website, or accessing the international Bilibili service.
As of August 2026, the official app “bilibili – Watch Anime, Dramas with Bullet Comments” is still available on the Taiwan App Store. For Android users, you can also find the international Bilibili service operated by BALABOOM PTE. LTD. While both versions include elements like anime, videos, and communities, they aren’t identical just by changing the language.
Next, from a Taiwan user’s perspective, I’ll cover all key points: download methods, account registration, regional restrictions, VPNs, accelerators, content usage, and safety issues.
I. Overview of bilibili Taiwan and Its Versions
A. Differences Between bilibili Taiwan Version and International Version
If you’re searching for bilibili Taiwan for the first time, the most important thing isn’t to click download right away, but to first confirm which service system you want to use.
On the Taiwan App Store, you can directly find the official app “bilibili – Watch Anime, Dramas with Bullet Comments”, developed by bilibili and published by Shanghai Bilibili Animation Co., Ltd. This version is closer to the familiar “B Station” experience. Besides anime series, you can watch tons of UGC (User-Generated Content) from creators, like videos about games, tech, knowledge, daily life, live streams, and more.
On the other hand, there’s the international Bilibili service operated via bilibili.tv. For Android users, the version available on Google Play is titled “Bilibili - HD Anime, Videos”, published by BALABOOM PTE. LTD., targeting Southeast Asian and overseas markets. The official description notes it has over 2,000 licensed anime, multi-language subtitles, short dramas, and UGC content.
Personally, I’d split them into two categories:
Bilibili Main Site (B Station): More complete community and creator (UP) content.
Bilibili International Version: More focused on anime streaming services and overseas content communities.
For Taiwan users, the biggest real difference isn’t the interface design, but whether the content has streaming rights in your region.
B. The Relationship Between bilibili and Bilibili (B Station)
This is actually very simple.
“bilibili”, “bilibili”, and the common term “B Station” all basically refer to the same brand.
Bilibili first started in the ACG (Anime, Comics, Games) niche, and later grew into a large multimedia community. Now, its official content categories go way beyond anime, including live streams, games, music, tech, gadgets, food, sports, cars, travel, knowledge, and many other categories, plus tons of creator-made videos.
So if you only think of Bilibili as “an app for watching anime”, you’re actually underestimating its capabilities.
II. Tutorial: How to Download bilibili Taiwan
A. Steps to Download from App Store
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iPhone and iPad users have the easiest time getting set up.
Just open the App Store, type this into the search bar:
bilibili
Section B: Download & Installation on Google Play
If you're an Android user, new folks often mix up which Bilibili version to get—so pay extra attention here.
Open Google Play and search, and you'll see an app labeled "Bilibili International Version". Its package name is com.bstar.intl, and as of now, it's been downloaded over 100 million times on Google Play—making it the most widely used version outside of China.
The steps are super simple: Open Google Play → Search for "Bilibili" → Verify the developer info → Tap Install.
Quick heads up: Google Play's search results can be affected by your Google account's login location, device, and region settings. If you can't find the exact version you need, never download APK files from untrusted third-party sites—they're not secure and often come with malware.
Section C: Official Downloads for PC Clients & APKs
Bilibili offers an official PC client, and its official download center provides versions for multiple devices including Android, iPhone, PC, TV, and iPad. For Android, the official downloads are split into 64-bit and 32-bit versions. Most modern smartphones support 64-bit, so it's best to go with that version first.
If you watch Bilibili on a Windows PC, I actually recommend using the PC client. It's not just about better video quality—features like syncing watch history, easier full-screen controls, and better video management make it feel more like a regular streaming app, which greatly improves the experience.
If you really need an APK file for your Android phone, there's only one rule: You must get it from Bilibili's official download center.
I don't recommend modified APK versions like "ad-free", "premium forever", or "Taiwan-unlocked" ones. Since video apps involve account info, payments, and watch history, logging into a modified version with your main account brings unnecessary security risks—there's no need to take that risk.
Part 3: Detailed Guide to Registering a Bilibili Account for Taiwan Region
A. Registration via Phone Number or Email
First, a crucial note: Bilibili accounts are clearly divided into "Mainland China Version" and "International Version", and their account systems are completely separate—they cannot be interchanged.
The Mainland China Bilibili site supports logging in via phone number, password, etc., and you can recover your account through your linked phone or email. Some service pages also offer phone and email login options.
If you're in Taiwan, when registering with a phone number, be sure to select the correct country/region code, which is +886. Also, when entering a Taiwanese phone number, remember not to repeat the leading 0 with +886. For example, if your number is 0912-345-678, the international format becomes +886 912-345-678, which will prevent registration failures.
If the registration page supports email registration, I personally recommend linking both your phone and email. That way, if you change your number or can't receive SMS verification, you'll have another way to recover your account—it's safer and you don't have to worry about losing your account suddenly.
B. Third-Party Logins (Google, Facebook, WeChat)
This part is the most confusing for new users, and many online articles make a mess of it. The key point is that the third-party login options for the "Mainland China Version" and "International Version" are completely different—never mix up the two account systems.
Common third-party logins for the Mainland China Bilibili site are WeChat, QQ, Weibo, etc. On the other hand, Bilibili's International Version explicitly supports Email, Google, Facebook, etc. The official terms also mention that you can register using third-party accounts like Google, Facebook, Apple.
So if you download the app and can't find the Google login button, or don't see WeChat login, it doesn't necessarily mean the app is broken. It might just be that the version you downloaded is not the account system you want—login methods are different for both versions.
My suggestion: First decide which service you will use in the long run, then create the corresponding account. Don't sign up for three or four accounts just to test casually, otherwise you will end up mixing up which favorites are in which account, causing a lot of unnecessary trouble for yourself.
Part 4: Bili
Analysis of Bilibili's Regional Restriction Issues
A. Common Causes of Regional Restrictions
For Taiwanese users, the most common problem with Bilibili isn’t usually that the app won’t open, but rather:
The app works fine, but you can’t watch a specific video.
This is the classic issue of regional copyright licensing restrictions that every video platform faces.
For example, take a Japanese anime. Bilibili got the streaming rights for Mainland China, but the exclusive rights for Taiwan are held by another streaming service. So even if you’re in Taiwan and logged into your Bilibili account, you might not be able to watch it.
Other common scenarios include videos being taken down, expired licensing, member-only content, account age requirements, or even works that are only available to users in specific countries from the start.
Even Bilibili’s international website will show a "This video is temporarily unavailable" message, so never assume "video doesn’t exist" is the same as "you’re in the wrong region."
B. What to Do When a Video Isn’t Available in Your Region
When this happens, I don’t rush to use a VPN right away. I usually do these three things first:
- Log out and back in to check if your account is working properly.
- Search for the title again to see if there’s a different player page.
- Check if a legitimate streaming service in Taiwan has already licensed this work.
If the work isn’t licensed for streaming in Taiwan, the safest bet is to watch it on a platform that has the rights for your region. That’s why sometimes I watch a certain anime on Bilibili, and sometimes I switch to other OTT platforms. It’s not that one platform is better—copyrights are just sold separately for different regions.
V. Ways to Bypass Bilibili’s Regional Restrictions
A. VPN Unlocking Guide
A lot of people searching for Bilibili Taiwan content end up asking: "Can I watch Bilibili with a VPN?" The technical logic here is actually pretty simple. A VPN routes your internet traffic through a server in another region, so the website sees your public IP address as being in a different location than where you actually are.
But there are two things you need to know first. First, even with a VPN, you might not be able to watch it. Video platforms also use your account info, payment region, device data, and other anti-fraud and location verification measures to figure out your actual location.
Second, using a VPN to bypass content licensing restrictions might violate the platform’s terms of service, so make sure to check Bilibili’s current rules and the licensing terms of the specific work before using one.
If you’re just traveling abroad and want to access your legally subscribed service, the standard method is to connect to a server in a region that follows the terms of service, then completely close and reopen Bilibili. If you still get the regional restriction message, I don’t recommend jumping between 10+ servers trying to get it to work. This usually means the content isn’t compatible with this method.
B. Smart DNS and Virtual Location Tools
Smart DNS works differently from VPNs. VPNs handle all your internet traffic, while Smart DNS only routes specific requests, so it might be faster, but its privacy protection is nowhere near as good as a full VPN.
As for "virtual location apps," many people think changing their phone’s GPS will let them watch videos, but it’s not that simple. Video licensing usually cares more about your IP address and your account’s registered region, not just GPS location. Even worse, changing your location might mess up delivery apps, maps, banking, or other apps that need your real location to work. So just to watch Bilibili, I don’t recommend changing your phone’s overall location settings at random.
VI. Bilibili Accelerator Recommendations and Setup
A. Popular Accelerator Introductions
First, let’s clarify the difference between "unblocking regional restrictions" and "accelerating your internet connection."
The real issue is that you can watch the video, but it keeps buffering endlessly, or the 1080P quality often drops—that's exactly a problem with your internet acceleration.
For this situation, you can use a network acceleration tool optimized for audio/video routes, or directly improve DNS settings, Wi-Fi signal, and your ISP's network quality.
My top recommendations are:
Services with nodes in Taiwan or nearby Asia, support for audio/video streaming, clear privacy policies, and available free trials or refunds.
Never just trust slogans like "100% Bilibili Unlocked" in ads!
If any service promises to "unlock all regions and all videos forever," I'll actually be more suspicious of it.
B. Accelerator Setup Steps
If you just want to reduce lag, here's what I usually do:
Close other apps that are downloading large amounts of data → Test your home Wi-Fi signal → Switch to 5GHz or 6GHz band → Test your mobile network status.
If only Bilibili is particularly laggy, then consider turning on the network acceleration service.
When choosing nodes, don't blindly go for the farthest node!
If you're in Taiwan, to solve latency issues when watching videos, choosing a low-latency node in a nearby area is way more reasonable and effective than connecting to a node on the other side of the world.
After completing the connection setup, reopen the Bilibili app, and test the playback smoothness of 720P, 1080P, and high-frame-rate content respectively.
If even low-quality content lags, the problem is probably not just insufficient network bandwidth—it could also be issues with the connection quality itself or the server's routing planning.
VII. Bilibili Content Types & Popular Works
A. Anime Series & Manga Content
The anime field remains one of Bilibili's most iconic core signature contents.
In addition to imported Japanese anime series, the Chinese mainland version of Bilibili also has a wealth of original domestic Chinese animation, anime-related derivative works, MAD mixes, commentary videos, and numerous self-made content from UP creators.
The international version of Bilibili, however, emphasizes more on licensed anime. Currently, its Google Play official app description marks that it has over 2000 licensed anime, covering popular series like *ONE PIECE*, *Naruto Shippuden*, *BLEACH*, *SPY×FAMILY*, *Jujutsu Kaisen*, etc. However, whether these contents can be viewed in Taiwan still depends on current regional licensing rules.
As for manga, it's a bit different.
Bilibili has indeed dabbled in the manga business as a whole brand, but the core positioning of its video application is still audio-visual content and community functions. So if your main purpose is to watch or read manga for a long time, don't expect it to have a complete functional experience like a professional pure manga reading tool.
B. Live Streams, Korean Variety Shows & Chinese Drama Resources
Besides anime content, what I usually browse most often is actually game-related and digital technology content.
Bilibili's live stream content categories are very rich—you can easily find everything from game live streams, virtual host product promotions to entertainment and music performances. The main site of the platform also brings together a wealth of TV series, variety shows, documentaries, and movies.
Chinese drama resources are relatively easy to find within Bilibili's system, but the licensing restrictions on Korean variety shows and Korean dramas are more obvious.
Content you can find smoothly today doesn't mean you can still watch it normally half a year later.
Therefore, if you are considering subscribing to a membership service just for a specific work, I strongly recommend that you first search with a Taiwanese account to confirm the work can play normally before making the payment.
Never buy a one-year membership first, only to find that the work you most want to watch is region-locked and unavailable.
VIII. Bilibili Account Functions & Settings
A. Basic Account Information Settings
After completing account registration, the first thing I did wasn't changing my profile picture—it was prioritizing account security settings.
At least confirm the following settings are normal:
Phone number
Email
Login password
Third-party account binding
Trusted devices
All of these are in normal condition.
After confirming security settings are okay, gradually set up publicly displayed personal information like nickname, profile picture, personal introduction, etc.
A Bilibili account is not just a tool for watching videos—it also accumulates users' follow lists, video collections, watch history, membership status, and some consumption records. So if you've used it for many years, the value of this account is actually quite considerable.
B. Charging Plan & Subscription Features
If you regularly watch content from UP creators, you might come across the "Charging" option in videos or on the platform's pages.
Simply put, this feature is more like a way to support creators—users can send tangible support to their favorite UP creators through the platform-provided methods.
This feature is completely different from the "Premium Membership" service.
The Premium Membership service focuses mainly on platform-provided content and exclusive member benefits, while "Charging" is more of a pure creator support mechanism.
The international version uses the Premium Membership concept, with official listed benefits including Premium-exclusive content, early access to new videos, high-quality playback, cross-platform sync viewing, offline downloads, and ad reduction.
So when you see terms like "Membership", "Charging", "B Coins", and "Premium", don't treat them as part of the same consumer system, okay?
IX. Bilibili App Ratings & User Reviews
A. App Store Ratings & Reviews
As of around August 21, 2026, the Bilibili app (full name: "Bilibili - Watch Anime, Dramas, and More Online") on Taiwan's App Store has a rating of 4.7/5, with around 55,000 total reviews.
This is a pretty impressive score for a video and streaming community app.
From actual user experience, it's easy to see why this app gets such good reviews.
The core thing that keeps users hooked on Bilibili isn't how much better its player is than other platforms—it's the strong community interaction from videos paired with danmaku (bullet comments) and UP creators paired with comment sections.
For some videos, turning off the danmaku feature will make you feel like you're missing half the fun of watching.
Of course, negative reviews are also common. Common complaints mainly focus on membership content restrictions, sudden removal of some videos, regional licensing limits, too many ads, and the app interface becoming cluttered as more features are added.
The international Android version on Google Play has far lower ratings than the Taiwanese iOS version, and recent user reviews especially complain about frequent ads.
B. Age Rating & Entertainment Ranking Performance
Currently, Taiwan's App Store lists Bilibili as
13+, meaning the app contains ads, chat features, user-generated content, social media-style content, and some content that may involve violence or horror themes.
When I checked, it was near the top of Taiwan's App Store entertainment category rankings, even hitting #6 at one point.
Parents should definitely pay extra attention to this.
Bilibili is not a cartoon app for kids.
Even though it has tons of anime, it also includes live streams, UGC, comments, danmaku, and content of various maturity levels—don't just hand it over to kids to use on their own just because the icon looks cute.
X. Bilibili Version Specifications & Language Support
A. App File Size & Version Number
Bilibili updates very frequently.
As of around August 21, 2026, the latest iOS version on Taiwan's App Store is already 9.7.0, and the app size is around 706MB. Updates are so frequent—you might even see versions like 9.6, 9.6.1, 9.7.0 roll out within days—so it's totally normal to see different version numbers later on.
Also, this "app size" doesn't mean it will only take up around 700MB on your phone in the end.
Once you start watching videos, caching, or downloading content, the actual storage used can increase a lot.
If Bilibili suddenly takes up several GB of storage, try clearing the cache within the app first instead of deleting the app directly.
B. Traditional & Simplified Chinese + Multilingual Support
This is pretty important for Taiwan users.
Right now, the Taiwan iOS version supports multiple languages including Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Spanish—so using the interface in Traditional Chinese is not a big issue.
But "interface in Traditional Chinese" is not the same as "all videos have Traditional Chinese subtitles".
Subtitles depend on the video itself, the copyright holder, or the uploader.
So when watching Japanese anime, it's best to check the subtitle options for each work first.
XI. bilibili's Developer and Customer Support Details
A. Developer Background Introduction
Bilibili was founded in 2009, originally centered around an ACG (Anime, Comic, Game) culture community, later expanding into a comprehensive video platform. Its services include PUGV/UGC videos, live streaming, games, and other entertainment content.
The main Bilibili app currently listed on Taiwan's App Store is provided by Shanghai Bilibili Animation Co., Ltd.
The international Android version is published by Singapore-based BALABOOM PTE. LTD.
Here’s another quick reminder:
Just because there are two apps named Bilibili doesn’t mean their publishing info is exactly the same.
B. Customer Support Emails and Privacy Policy
If you run into issues on the main Bilibili site like login, membership, playback, or account abnormalities, my top recommendation is to use the in-app customer support or Bilibili’s official support center.
The official support center currently categorizes issues into groups like account, playback, live stream, membership purchases, premium membership, etc., and also offers a live agent entry.
The support email provided on the international Android version via Google Play is:
The developer contact email is listed as:
The privacy section is also worth noting.
Video and social apps typically process account data, browsing history, device IDs, purchase records, and usage status. So when you first use the app, I suggest not mindlessly clicking "Allow" for every permission.
Only grant camera access when you need to scan QR codes, and microphone access when you want to go live—this is the best way to manage permissions based on actual needs.
XII. Common Bilibili Issues and Notes
A. Solutions for Not Receiving Verification Codes
One of the most common issues Taiwan users face when registering is:
"Why can’t I receive SMS even after entering +886?"
First, don’t keep clicking "Resend" over and over.
I usually check in this order:
First, confirm the country code is +886.
Second, make sure there’s no leading zero duplicate in your phone number.
Third, turn off SMS spam filtering.
Fourth, confirm...
If your phone doesn’t have international SMS receiving permissions enabled or blocks messages from unknown service numbers, you likely won’t get the verification code.
Fifth, wait a few minutes before resending the verification request.
If you still don’t receive it, try switching to email verification or using a third-party login method supported by the platform.
Repeatedly asking for verification codes in a short period will trigger the platform’s risk control system, making it harder to verify later.
B. Account Abnormalities Handling Tips
If you suddenly encounter unfamiliar logins, password errors, or account changes, the first thing to do is change your account password.
Next, quickly check if your account’s linked phone number, email, and third-party accounts have been modified, then remove all unfamiliar devices from your login history.
If you can’t log in at all, immediately go through the platform’s official account appeal or recovery process.
Never look for services online that claim:
"Professional Bilibili Account Unblocking"
"Paid Account Recovery Service"
"Official Insider Assistance".
It’s nearly impossible to tell if these services will actually help you recover your account or just steal it instead.
Also, never share your member account with strangers.
Multiple logins from different locations, abnormal payments, or constant device changes will easily trigger the platform to add extra security verification steps.
Let’s Sum Up
Overall, using bilibili Taiwan in 2026 is a bit more complicated than many new users might expect, but this isn’t because the app is bad. It’s because Bilibili has both a main China site and an overseas version, plus anime, movies, and dramas have regional copyrights—this is why you might get confused about "Why can my friend watch it but I can’t?" As...
If you’re an iPhone or iPad user, downloading the official "Bilibili – Danmaku Anime & Drama Streaming" directly from the Taiwan App Store is the most hassle-free option right now. For Android users, you’ll first need to figure out whether you want the official APK from Bilibili’s main site or the international version of Bilibili on Google Play. If you’re a Windows user who plans to watch Bilibili content for long periods, you can also use Bilibili’s official PC client.
When it comes to the region-locking issue that everyone cares about the most, my advice remains the same: first, figure out whether the problem is with your account, the video being taken down, or that the content isn’t available due to copyright restrictions in Taiwan, then decide what to do next. VPNs, Smart DNS, and accelerators might change your network routing, but they are definitely not a "one-click permanent unlock for all Bilibili videos" button. Also, always make sure you comply with the platform’s terms of service and content licensing rules before using them.
If the video is just buffering, speeding up your internet connection should fix it. But if the content simply doesn’t have the necessary streaming rights in Taiwan, that’s a whole different situation.
When it comes to the app itself, I think what makes Bilibili hardest to replace among other video platforms is still its community vibe. Anime is just the entry point; what keeps people scrolling are usually the game guides, tech reviews, music, educational videos created by its UP creators, plus the unique bullet comments (danmaku) that float across the screen.
So if you’re just looking for a replacement for Netflix, Bilibili might not fully meet your expectations. But if you want that full experience: watching videos + following creators + hanging out in the community + real-time interaction via bullet comments, then Bilibili Taiwan is still a unique app that’s totally worth a try for heavy media users.
