U-NEXT Expands Kids Content Offering with New Agreement with BBC Studios

U-NEXT, the video streaming service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tenshin Tsutsumi) of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, will begin streaming 20 high-quality kids' titles from the UK's BBC Studios starting Friday, March 27. This includes 15 titles making their Japanese debut, such as the award-winning series 'Go Jetters' and 'Hey Duggee'. Under the concept of 'Watch, Read, Learn. U-NEXT for Kids,' U-NEXT has been focusing on the kids' genre through 'U-NEXT Kids.' While offering a wide lineup of popular domestic and international works, we are now significantly expanding our BBC Studios programming aimed at preschoolers under the age of six. This includes 15 children's series being released in Japan for the first time. Popular preschool series trusted by parents, such as 'Go Jetters,' 'Yakka Dee,' and 'Stanley,' provide an 'interactive and consistently safe experience' designed by experts in child development. These programs are intended to foster imaginative play, social interaction, language skills, and educational value. Additionally, titles featuring accessible English will be provided with original English audio without Japanese subtitles, making them ideal for early childhood English learning. 'Go Jetters' Series The energetic international heroes Xuli, Kyan, Lars, and Foz—the 'Go Jetters'—have a mission to learn about fascinating nature and landmarks around the world. However, their missions always turn into chaos due to the mischief of their former student, Grandmaster Glitch. The Go Jetters work together to protect landmarks from being destroyed and restore them to their original, wonderful state. It is an edutainment series where children can enjoyably learn about geography, culture, and the environment through adventure, music, and gadgets. Go on a World Adventure!!