Do you love to watch your favorite anime on dAnime Store? But what if you have a bad internet connection or want to watch it on the go? In such cases, the dAnime Store's download feature comes in handy. With this feature, you can enjoy anime even when you are offline. However, you need to be careful because the download method differs depending on the device.
In this article, we will explain how to download d-Anime Store by device. Know the best download method for your device, whether it is a smartphone, tablet, or PC, and enjoy d-Anime Store more.
About dAnime Store
dAnime Store is a video distribution service specializing in anime provided by docomo. You can enjoy a wide range of anime genres including the latest, popular, and nostalgic anime classics. It also offers anime-related stage performances, musicals, ani-song live performances, and more.
dAnime Store Fees and Payment Methods
For 550 yen per month (tax included), you can enjoy unlimited access to over 5,500 anime titles.
dAnime Store is available even if you are not a docomo cell phone user. However, the only payment methods are credit card or docomo mobile payment.
About Free Trial of dAnime Store
First time users can try dAnime Store for free for 31 days. However, if you do not cancel during the free trial period, you will be automatically transferred to a paid membership and a monthly fee will be charged.
How to download d-Anime Store videos - device-specific explanation
dAnime Store is an attractive video delivery service for anime lovers. However, some of you may want to enjoy anime in places or at times when you do not have Internet access.
So, here is how to download dAnime Store videos and watch them offline. Depending on your viewing device, we will explain each method for smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Smartphone and tablet version
To download d-Anime Store videos on your smartphone or tablet, please follow the steps below.
First, install the d-Anime Store app on your smartphone or tablet; you can download it from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Open the app and login using your d-Anime Store account information.
Find and select the video you wish to watch. You will be redirected to the video's detail page.
Check to see if there is a "Download" button on the video's detail page. Not all videos are available for download, so if this button is not present, the video cannot be downloaded.
Tap the "Download" button to begin downloading the video. You can check the progress of the download in the app. Once the download is complete, you can find and watch the downloaded videos from "My Page" in the app.
Limitations of dAnime Store's download function
On dAnime Store, you can download animation works on your smartphone or tablet and watch them offline. However, please note the following points when using the download function.
- Downloading is limited to smartphones and tablets with the dAnime Store app installed. Downloading on PCs and TVs is not supported.
- The number of works that can be downloaded depends on the available storage capacity of your device. Since file size increases as image quality is increased, please make sure you have enough free space on your device before downloading.
- Downloaded works must be viewed within 48 hours of downloading; after 48 hours, viewing privileges for the work will be lost, but viewing can be resumed by re-licensing the work.
- Due to copyright and distribution rights restrictions, some works may not be available for download. These works are only available for streaming viewing via an Internet connection.
- If you terminate the service contract, the viewing rights for all downloaded works will expire. Works downloaded during the subscription period must be completed by the day after the subscription ends.
PC version
As already mentioned, there are various restrictions regarding the download function of d-Anime Store, and in particular, it is not possible to use it on a personal computer. However, if I want to download d-Anime Store content on my computer, how can I do it?
Actually, it is possible to circumvent this limitation and download d-Anime Store videos by using certain third-party software. d-Anime Store uses encrypted MPEG-DASH (MPD files) as its video format, which is difficult for common download This is something that is difficult to handle with common downloading tools. However, you can download and watch these videos on your computer by using specific video download software that can also handle MPD format videos.
StreamGaGa MPD Video DL Software" is a Windows PC-only software that can convert encrypted MPD videos from various video distribution platforms such as dAnime Store to MP4/MKV format for permanent storage.
Steps to Download Videos from dAnime Store on StreamGaGa
This section explains how to download videos from dAnime Store with the StreamGaGa downloader.
First, install the StreamGaGa MPD video DL software from the official StreamGaGa website. The free version allows you to download 3 videos in its entirety for a trial download, so please try it out.
Normally, the installer is automatically saved to your downloads folder. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
The StreamGaGa downloader is now installed and ready to use.
*If the language is not the one you prefer, you can change it by clicking on the three-line hamburger button in the upper right corner of the screen and going to Settings > General > Language.
Next, paste the dAnime Store URL ( https://animestore.docomo.ne.jp/ ) into the URL field of the StreamGaGa downloader and press Enter.
*Before downloading paid content, you must log in to your paid membership account.
Play the video you wish to download, and analysis will begin automatically. After analysis, the download settings screen will appear.
Before downloading, select the picture and sound quality, file format, etc.
After setting, click "Download Now" to start downloading.
Once you have used our product and successfully downloaded videos, we recommend that you upgrade to the paid version for further functionality. The free version allows you to save up to 3 videos, but if you exceed that, you will need to upgrade to the paid version.
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🌸Knowing and saving money
By taking advantage of dAnime Store's free trial period, you can download a batch of anime titles you are interested in and continue watching them after the trial ends. This way, you can enjoy your favorite anime for a longer period of time while saving on subscription fees.
To activate your license after purchasing a product, please follow the instructions below:
- Click on the three-line hamburger button in the upper right corner of the screen
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- Then select "Authentication".
- Then
- login with the account information you used when you purchased the product
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This will complete the activation and allow you to use all functions.
Notes on downloading dAnime Store videos
There are a few things to keep in mind when downloading dAnime Store videos.
Copyright considerations
All videos uploaded to dAnime Store are protected by copyright. Therefore, care should be taken not to infringe on the copyrights of downloaded videos. For example, you should avoid publishing downloaded videos without permission or using them for commercial purposes.
Account Security
When entering your dAnime Store account information into a third-party tool, make sure that the tool is trustworthy. Entering your account information into an unauthorized tool puts you at risk of having your account hijacked, and StreamGaGa values the privacy of its users and has a policy of not providing account information to third parties. In addition, the tool has been tested to be free of viruses, malware, adware, and other malicious software.
StreamGaGa Downloader Safety
Although StreamGaGa downloader is secure, there are various video downloading tools available on the Internet. Some of them may be unauthorized software, so be sure to download from a trusted source.
Also, StreamGaGa Downloader is updated regularly, so we recommend updating it regularly for security measures and to add new features.
Backing Up Videos
We recommend that you regularly back up your downloaded videos. This will help you be prepared in case of data loss.
Dealing with download failures and errors
In the unlikely event of a video download failure or error, please try the following
- Check that the URL is correct
- Check your Internet connection
- Restart the StreamGaGa Downloader
- Update the StreamGaGa downloader to the latest version
- Check the storage capacity of the device you are using before attempting to download
If this does not solve the problem, please contact us at the StreamGaGa downloader support page.