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The Defective is streaming on Crunchyroll. 16 episodes (~6h total watch time). Availability may vary by region.
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About The Defective
Year 270 of the Nova Calendar, General Lin of the Star Alliance is framed and banished to the edge of space. Five years later upon the invitation of space pirates, Lin has to start the interstellar adventure and expose the mastermind behind the conspiracy with his "defectives". (Source: Bilibili International)
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Where can I watch The Defective legally?
Right now, The Defective is on Crunchyroll. That said, anime licensing varies a lot by country — what's on Netflix in Japan might not be on Netflix in the US. If your go-to platform doesn't have it, try the other services listed above.
Is The Defective on Netflix or Crunchyroll?
It's confirmed on Crunchyroll. Netflix availability depends on your region — some countries have it, others don't.
Is The Defective available with an English dub?
Dub availability depends on the platform. Crunchyroll has been expanding their dubbed library a lot recently, and Funimation (now merged into Crunchyroll) historically had the biggest dub catalog. Check each platform's listing for The Defective.
Can I watch The Defective for free?
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