Lemino actively blocks VPNs. Only certain providers reliably bypass the detection.
| VPN Service | Price | Lemino | Tested | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 ExpressVPNBEST | From $2.79/mo | ✓ Works | May 24 | Try it |
 Surfshark | From $1.78/mo | ✓ Works | May 23 | Open |
 NordVPN | From $2.99/mo | ✓ Works | May 25 | Open |
 IPVanish | From $2.19/mo | ✓ Works | May 20 | Open |
 CyberGhost | From $1.75/mo | ~ Partial | May 19 | Open |
 ProtonVPN | From $3.59/mo | ~ Partial | May 21 | Open |
 Private Internet Access | From $1.79/mo | ~ Partial | May 24 | Open |
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Lemino is only available in Japan. To access it from anywhere else, use a premium VPN.
Lemino is blocked in the United States, in the United Kingdom, in Australia, in Canada and in New Zealand, plus in 188 more countries. To access it, use a premium VPN like ExpressVPN.
Lemino is the streaming service of Japanese mobile operator NTT Docomo, launched in April 2023 as a replacement for the older dTV product. The catalogue holds more than 180,000 titles and splits into an ad-supported free tier and paid Lemino Premium at 990 yen per month. The mix leans heavily on anime, Japanese drama, cinema and live concert and sports broadcasts. The service is limited to Japan and billing is in yen.
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