Proton VPN — Swiss-based, privacy-first VPN
Verdict
Swiss jurisdiction, open-source clients, Secure Core multi-hop. The privacy-sensitive choice. The free tier has no Japan servers — Plus is required for FANZA.
Pros
- Swiss jurisdiction, strong privacy stance
- Open-source clients, independently audited
- Secure Core multi-hop routing
- Usable free tier (no Japan)
- Integrates with Proton Mail / Drive
Cons
- Free tier cannot unblock streaming
- Slightly slower than Nord/Express
Specs
| Japan Servers | 80 (Tokyo) |
|---|---|
| Speed | 8.8 / 10 |
| Price | $4.99 / mo (2yr) · $9.99 / mo |
| Simultaneous Connections | 10 |
| Money-back | 30 days |
| No-log audited | ✔ |
| Kill switch | ✔ |
| Obfuscation | ✔ |
| P2P | ✔ |
FANZA / DMM Compatibility
Plus-tier Tokyo servers unblock FANZA. Occasional reconnect needed.