What it does
Rakuten TV combines a free advertising-supported film and television selection with titles to rent or buy.
Use the Free section when browsing without paying for a specific title, and check the Store's purchase options when you want a particular release. Free viewing needs no account in the supported Smart TV app, but the website and other devices require sign-in or registration.
Travel also has a practical account step. Rakuten describes availability across European markets and instructs viewers to set their account's Active Country to the country they are visiting to see its store and free selection. Previously purchased content is accessed through the Library and may require returning the account setting to the original market.
Strengths
- Free viewing and individual title purchases provide different ways to use the service.
Watch out for
- Free viewing outside the Smart TV app requires an account.
- The active-country setting affects the local selection and access to previous-market purchases.
Sources
- What is "Rakuten TV Free"? – Help Rakuten.TV (Oct 26, 2026)
- Rakuten TV Abroad – Help Rakuten.TV (Oct 26, 2026)
- How do I rent or buy a movie? – Help Rakuten.TV (Oct 26, 2026)