How to Watch Rebooting (Brush Up Life) on Netflix in the US with a VPN (2026)

Rebooting, also known as Brush Up Life, is currently available on Netflix in Malaysia. The official Netflix Malaysia Rebooting page lists all 10 episodes of the 2023 Japanese series, including English subtitles, so Malaysia is the primary Netflix region to use for this guide.

Netflix US does not currently carry Rebooting. A current US availability check does not list Netflix for the series. Private Internet Access, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN all currently provide Malaysian IP locations, although ExpressVPN uses a virtual Malaysia location routed through Singapore.

You can try connecting to Malaysia before opening Netflix, but access is not guaranteed. Netflix explains in its official VPN guidance that using a VPN can affect which titles appear in the catalog because Netflix may recognize the connection.

How to watch Rebooting (Brush Up Life) on Netflix with a VPN

Malaysia is the Netflix country to try for Rebooting. Netflix calls the series Rebooting rather than Brush Up Life, so search for that title after connecting.

1. Choose a VPN. Private Internet Access is the first recommendation, followed by ExpressVPN and NordVPN.
2. Download and install the VPN app.
3. Connect to a Malaysian VPN location.
4. Fully close Netflix if it is already open.
5. Reopen Netflix after the VPN connects.
6. Sign in with your existing Netflix account.
7. Search for Rebooting.
8. Start playback if the series appears.

Malaysia is currently the best region because the current Netflix Malaysia listing directly shows all 10 episodes and English subtitles. You can use your existing Netflix account, so there is no need to create a separate Malaysian account.

Best VPNs for watching Rebooting on Netflix

All three VPNs below currently provide Malaysia as a selectable location. Their Malaysian server setups differ, particularly because ExpressVPN uses a virtual route.

VPN	Malaysia option	How it works
Private Internet Access	Malaysia	Standard Malaysia location; no dedicated Malaysia Streaming Optimized server is currently listed
ExpressVPN	Malaysia via Singapore	Virtual Malaysia location with a Malaysian IP address and physical server in Singapore
NordVPN	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	12 Malaysian servers currently listed

1. Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access is the Editor’s Choice for Rebooting because it currently lists Malaysia as a standard server location in its official server directory. Malaysia does not currently have a dedicated PIA Streaming Optimized location. PIA’s virtual server list also does not identify Malaysia as one of its virtual locations.

To connect, open the PIA app, find Malaysia, and select the location. Wait until the connection completes before fully reopening Netflix. You should then search for Rebooting rather than Brush Up Life.

If the series does not appear, disconnect and reconnect to Malaysia to obtain another VPN connection. The current PIA location list confirms Malaysia remains available, while its virtual-location documentation does not list Malaysia among the geo-located routes. Netflix access is still not guaranteed.

2. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is the second recommendation. Its current server list includes Malaysia and supports Lightway UDP, Lightway TCP, WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 on that location, although protocol availability can vary by device.

ExpressVPN uses a virtual location for Malaysia. Its virtual server documentation identifies the route as Malaysia via Singapore. That means the physical server is in Singapore, while ExpressVPN assigns a Malaysian IP address to your connection.

Open ExpressVPN, choose Malaysia, connect, and then restart Netflix. If Rebooting does not appear, disconnect and reconnect to the Malaysia location. The official ExpressVPN server directory confirms Malaysia remains available, while the current virtual route list confirms the Singapore physical location. Netflix access is not guaranteed.

3. NordVPN

NordVPN is the third recommendation. Its official Malaysia server page currently lists 12 Malaysian servers and identifies Kuala Lumpur as its Malaysian IP location.

You can select Malaysia in the NordVPN app and allow it to choose a server automatically. NordVPN also includes SmartPlay, which activates automatically when you connect to a NordVPN server. You do not need to enable a separate streaming setting.

If Rebooting does not appear, reconnect to Malaysia or manually choose another server. The current NordVPN Malaysia page lists 12 servers and explains that connecting to Malaysia changes your IP location to Kuala Lumpur. SmartPlay runs automatically, but neither SmartPlay nor a Malaysian IP guarantees Netflix access.

What to do if Rebooting does not appear

If Netflix loads normally but Rebooting is missing, refresh both the VPN connection and your Netflix session before trying again.

1. Close Netflix completely.
2. Disconnect from the VPN.
3. Reconnect to Malaysia.
4. Try another Malaysian server or reconnect to obtain another IP address.
5. Clear Netflix cookies and your browser cache.
6. Open a private or incognito browser window.
7. Reopen Netflix and sign in again.
8. Search for Rebooting.

PIA users can disconnect and reconnect to its Malaysia location. ExpressVPN users should reconnect to Malaysia via Singapore. NordVPN users can try another one of its Malaysian servers.

Netflix may display a VPN or proxy error when it recognizes the connection. Its VPN and proxy troubleshooting guidance confirms that VPN services can trigger this message. Regional availability can also change, so recheck the Malaysian catalog if the series suddenly disappears.

Netflix may detect the VPN

A VPN changes the IP address and apparent country Netflix sees, but a Malaysian IP address does not guarantee access to the Malaysian catalog. Netflix’s current VPN policy says people using a VPN may only see TV shows and movies for which Netflix has worldwide licensing.

That means Netflix may identify the VPN and hide Rebooting even when the IP address appears to be in Malaysia. Reconnecting or trying another Malaysian server can sometimes change the result, but no VPN connection guarantees access.

Can you use a Netflix ad-supported plan with a VPN?

No. Netflix currently says VPNs are not supported with its ad-supported experience. Its official VPN error guidance tells viewers using an ad-supported experience to turn off their VPN.

Does changing the VPN location change your Netflix account?

No. You keep the same Netflix email address, password, profiles, and account credentials when you connect to Malaysia. You do not need a new Netflix account.

The VPN only changes the IP address and apparent network location Netflix sees. If Netflix accepts the Malaysian connection, its regional catalog may appear. A current US availability check does not list Netflix for Rebooting, which is why Malaysia is useful for this guide.

Which VPN should you use?

Private Internet Access is the first recommendation because it gives you a straightforward Malaysia location and currently lists Malaysia as a standard option rather than a virtual location. It does not currently offer a Malaysia Streaming Optimized server, so start with the regular Malaysia connection.

ExpressVPN is second and provides a Malaysian IP through its Malaysia via Singapore virtual route. NordVPN is third, with 12 Malaysian servers associated with Kuala Lumpur and automatic SmartPlay support.

Malaysia is currently the Netflix country to try for Rebooting (Brush Up Life). Netflix Malaysia currently lists all 10 episodes with English subtitles, but Netflix availability and VPN detection can change, so check the catalog again if the series stops appearing.