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yt-dlp --write-subs --sub-lang ja,en --embed-subs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
For personal, offline viewing of Japanese content, consider (which supports creators) or legal streaming services like Netflix Japan, Hulu Japan, or Abema (with offline features). japanese youtube video downloader
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Many Japanese record labels, anime studios, and television networks "geo-lock" their YouTube content. This means the video will display an error saying, "The uploader has not made this video available in your country." Click the download button
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Here are some additional tips and tricks to keep in mind when downloading Japanese YouTube videos:
Navigate to the directory where you want the video saved.