Hogsio launches Fuu Family, an AI chat service for children that shares mental-state signals with parents

Hogsio LLC, headquartered in Fuchu, Tokyo and led by representative Yuko Nakamura, released “Fuu Family,” an AI chat service for children, in May 2026. The service is a sister product to “fuuspace,” an AI partnership support service for couples launched on the same day. Fuu Family allows children struggling with bullying, school life, or friendships to chat one-on-one with “fuu,” a childlike space creature resembling a pig. The content of the conversations is not disclosed to anyone, including parents. Instead, parents receive only AI-assessed psychological “signals” in three levels, blue, yellow, and red, along with a short summary. The service was created for moments when children feel they cannot tell their parents what is happening. Children may avoid speaking up because they do not want to worry their parents, cannot put their feelings into words, or fear that telling someone will turn the issue into something too serious. fuu is not positioned as a teacher or counselor, but as a friend at the child’s eye level who gently accepts the child’s feelings in a casual and reassuring tone. The first design principle is that conversations remain the child’s secret. Fuu Family does not disclose conversations between the child and fuu to parents or company staff, and parent access is blocked at the API level. This is intended to preserve the child’s sense of safety and willingness to speak honestly. The second principle is that only “signals” reach the parent. Based on the conversation, the AI classifies the child’s state as blue for normal everyday conversation with no major concern, yellow for signs of anxiety or friendship-related worries, and red for indications of bullying or distress. Summaries do not quote the child directly; they only describe the general state, such as that the child appears to be troubled by friendships. The service also displays guidance for parents on what to do next, including referral information for specialist support when a red signal appears. The third principle is connecting children with outside adults in times of crisis. Since fuu is an AI and not a professional, when serious situations are detected it gently introduces public consultation services such as the 24-hour Children’s SOS Dial, Childline, and child consultation centers. When a red signal is detected, an immediate email notification is sent to the parent, including a list of consultation services. Fuu Family shares the same world view as fuuspace. In fuuspace, an adult fuu talks separately with each partner and indirectly conveys insights without directly sharing the partner’s words. In Fuu Family, a child fuu talks with the child and indirectly conveys the child’s state to parents through signals without showing the conversation. Both services are built around the idea of private dialogue and indirect communication. The intended users are guardians of children from the middle grades of elementary school through junior high school, as well as the children themselves. The company emphasizes that the service is not only for after problems occur. By starting while the child is doing well, everyday conversations can become a baseline, helping parents notice small changes earlier. The service can be used from a parent’s smartphone, and one parent account can register multiple children with separate PIN codes. Service details: Fuu Family, URL https:/family.fuuspace.link, launched in May 2026, 14-day free trial with all features available, Premium plan at ¥1,050 per month including tax, communication boosts at ¥300 or ¥600 for additional messages, provided as a web service. Representative Yuko Nakamura said children’s well-being is both a major social issue and a difficult, high-risk service domain. Fuu Family was created to stay close to children from the stage before their feelings become words. The goal is not for fuu to solve problems, but to first accept the child’s emotions as a friend. For parents, the service is designed not to let them look into conversations, but to provide signals about the child’s condition while balancing privacy and reassurance. Hogsio LLC is based in Fuchu, Tokyo and led by Yuko Nakamura. Under the concept of “loosening the stiffness of society,” the company uses technology and design to solve hard-to-see problems in everyday life. Company URL: https://hogsio.studio/ja/