YouTube, children's app "YouTube Kids" in Japan.Popular picture book "Oshiritan" Animation

　Google has launched the YouTube Kids for children on the 31st to Japan.Apps for iOS/Android are available and can be used for free.From videos uploaded to YouTube, the content that children and their parents can enjoy with confidence is automatically filtered and selected.It is currently deployed in 28 countries and supports seven languages.

　In the app, there are four categories in the app, "Anime Drama", "Ongaku", "Manabu", and "Hakken" so that children can easily find videos.The number of content in each category is not disclosed.

　The complex functions are omitted, and the UI design is large and easy to understand.You can search by character input, but it also has a voice search function and can search by voice.The selected videos are automatically displayed.

　If you want to enjoy it with your family, you can watch it on a large screen using Chromecast, game console, and smart TV.

　You can watch anime such as Sesame Street, Sheep Sean, Yo -Kai Watch, Pokemon, Pretty Cure, etc., reading stories of old and picture books, singing, vehicles, crafts, and games.If you find a video that seems to be suitable for viewing, you can report from the player's icon.

　There is also a function for parents to manage their children's viewing experiences.The timer function manages the viewing time, and can be locked, for example, after 30 minutes.The lock will continue unless the app is re -launched.

　The range of viewing experiences can also be set.If you turn off the search settings, you will not be able to search for new content, but you can watch videos on the home screen selected by the app and the recommended videos based on their viewing.Custom passcodes can also be set for these restrictions and settings.