Streaming services popular in Korea, with prices in Korean won. Some need a Korean payment method or account to sign up.
Anime-focused OTT with Korea's largest animation library and simulcasts of new Japanese releases
Price checked 2026-10-12, source: laftel.net/membership. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Pros
- Korea's largest anime library and simulcasts of new Japanese releases
- Web billing is cheap and Premium allows 4 simultaneous viewers
- Live channels and original works
Cons
- Anime only, so content range is narrow
- In-app billing costs up to about 46% more, and Premium cannot be bought on iOS
- Up to 1080p, no 4K
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Main content
- More than 3,500 anime IPs, simulcasts of new Japanese releases, live channels from Aniplus and Animax
- Originals: Brave Girl, Tiger Coming In, Red Fox
Partner discounts
No officially confirmed telecom bundle
Good for
- Anime fans watching alone (Basic)
- Anime fans sharing with family or friends (Premium)
At a glance
Laftel is a Korean OTT that carries only animation. With more than 3,500 anime IPs it is the largest in Korea, and it streams new Japanese shows at the same time as Japan. Since November 2025 you can also watch the Aniplus and Animax channels live. In August 2026 Aniplus bought the remaining shares and it became a 100% subsidiary.
Plans
| Plan | Web billing | Android in-app | iOS in-app | Quality | Simultaneous streams | Profiles | Ads | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₩9,900 | ₩11,650 | ₩14,500 | Up to 1080p FHD | 1 line | 1 | No | Yes |
| Premium | ₩14,900 | ₩17,530 | Not sold | Up to 1080p FHD | 4 lines | 4 | No | Yes |
The Basic price of ₩9,500 that used to be widely quoted differs from the current official help center price. There is no yearly plan on the official page.
Main content
- More than 3,500 anime IPs, new Japanese shows streamed at the same time as Japan
- Live Aniplus and Animax channels (from November 3, 2025)
- More than 25 original anime: Brave Girl, Tiger Coming In, Red Fox and others. About 10 new original IPs planned through 2026
Company news
- 2022: RIDI sold shares to Aniplus and Keystone Partners
- September 2025: Aniplus became the largest shareholder with a majority of 50.13%
- August 2026: Aniplus bought the remaining shares for ₩37,000,000,000 and secured 100%
Pros and cons
- Pros: Korea's largest anime library and simultaneous streaming / Cheap web billing, and Premium has 4 simultaneous viewers / Live channels and originals
- Cons: Anime only, so the range of content is narrow / In-app billing is up to about 46% more expensive and Premium cannot be bought on iOS / No 4K
Who each plan suits
- Basic: Anime fans watching alone
- Premium: Anime fans who share with family or friends (about ₩3,725 per person when split among 4)
- Paying on the web instead of in the app is the cheapest for any plan.
Free use
- There is no regular free trial (outside source).
- There are events such as free release of some episodes or 24-hour passes on holidays.
Supported devices
Web, Android, iOS, TV app (supported TV models not confirmed officially)
Notes
- Information checked on: 2026-10-12
- Officially confirmed: Prices by plan (web, in-app), quality, simultaneous streams, number of profiles
- Needs verification: Whether a free trial exists, free titles with ads, supported TV models, partner discounts
- Sources: Laftel Help Center pricing, Laftel Help Center, Hankyung, Sidae Edu article, Smart Today, Pickle Plus
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,329.49 (2026-10-19). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.
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