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Kiss Cartoon is a streaming service that primarily shows cartoons. It can be difficult to find a dedicated streaming service that only has cartoons, as many competitors like Nickelodeon and Boomerang also have shows and movies.
There is little information about the creators of the website, or about how it came to be. However, there are several sister websites related to KissCartoon that shed some light on its history. The brand also offers streaming content in anime, manga, k-dramas, and movies. While KissCartoon does have some technical support in comparison to its anime counterpart, there is still much mystery surrounding the brand.
Website Design
Kiss Cartoon is an ice cream brand, so it would make sense for the logo to feature ice cream. There is a large banner advertisement on the left side of the homepage. It is for a hair treatment product called Miracle Revival, which is said to "revive dull, frizzy hair." The website also has a tab for "About Kiss Cartoon" and another for "News & Events."
The website design appears cluttered and strange due to its use of a logo from Kiss Cartoon, an ice cream brand. The homepage features the large logo in the header while beneath it are two smaller logos - one for Miracle Revival, an advertised hair treatment product, and one for "About Kiss Cartoon," which provides information on the history of the company. Additionally, on the left side of the homepage there is a large banner advertisement promoting Miracle Revival.
The website's theme is night mode and it uses dark colors. It is visually appealing because of its grey-scale theme that is accented by pops of orange.
The website's organization is similar to that of their anime website. On the right-hand sidebar, the site lists genres for viewers to select from. The further organization is added in the form of menus. By default, the cartoons are sorted alphabetically. The search function is an additional positive organization tool.
Content
The website offers a vast library of cartoons, with over 5400 titles available. There are also complete and ongoing series available on the website.
The quality of the video and audio is okay. There are occasional advertisements plaguing the webpage, but they are not in the middle of shows, which is a big plus. The sound quality is pretty good, but the video quality can sometimes become pixelated.
If you are looking for anime-related content, I suggest checking out Kiss Anime or one of its many sister sites. These sites offer a wide variety of content, including dramas, manga, and movies. They can be found easily on the first menu that pops up when you click the sorting menu.
Desktop & Mobile Accessibility
The desktop browser is the best way to watch Kiss Cartoon. The website is not the best for streaming, but it still operates properly. The biggest issue is that it is glitchy, frequently. Once users get the hang of it, it isn't as bad.
Unfortunately, there is no mobile app for this webpage. The mobile browser version of the site is unadapted and is a scaled-down version of the website which doesn't have any modifications to optimize the site for mobiles. If accessing Kiss Cartoon on mobile be prepared to squint; the text is so minute it will strain viewers' eyes.
Positives
Kiss Cartoon offers many features that are positive. The large library full of cartoons is probably the biggest positive on the website. The library hosts more than 5400 unique titles.
The website offers a premium membership to those who sign up, which includes access to an adblocker. While this is a useful option, I believe there are better ways to block the ads than to pay for something viewers shouldn't have to worry about. For example, I think the same adblocker that works with the subreddit for Kiss Anime also works with Kiss Cartoon, or that the subreddit could point viewers in the right direction to find one.
An interesting feature that I noticed is that the episode videos have a comments section. Viewers can connect facebook and leave comments about their favorite shows. This interaction with other fans is a nice perk.
Negatives
The video quality on this website could be greatly improved. The beginning of streams can be a little glitchy, but it smooths out eventually. However, even after the video is even and quality is good, the site falls short of most streaming sites.
Although the additional comments on the episode list may be positive, it can also be negative. Frequently, people post spoilers in comments. So, whatever happens, do not read them until you have finished the episode.
An unfortunate problem with the site is that there is no autoplay feature. After watching an episode you have the option to replay it. Otherwise, you have to exit and go back to episode lists to play the next one. It isn't a deal-breaker, but considering how glitchy the site is, it becomes very frustrating.
The episode list on the website is very well-organized. However, when users click on show titles, they are redirected to a page that contains lewd advertisements. The advertisements would not be an issue if they were appropriately placed, but the webpage makes it look like there is no other option besides clicking on them. Viewers must scroll further past to view an episode list in text form, which is also unfortunate because the website uses lewd advertisements on a cartoon website where minors are likely to be watching.
The website's most significant issue is the glitches. They occur frequently and users are prompted to click multiple times before the webpage will load. When users click the first few times ads pop-up like crazy. The problem persists throughout the website, even when users clicks on the search bar. There may be a solution and adblocker for this issue, but I am unwilling to download a lot of software on my computer. My biggest concern is my computer getting a virus from this website.
Improvements Needed
There are a number of improvements Kiss Cartoon could make to its website to improve the viewer experience. The content offered is nice, but the risks involved in accessing it are unfavorable. They should focus on improving the accessibility and ease of use of their website.
Some of the first things that I would improve on Kiss Cartoon are the glitches. If the advertisements are necessary, offering a free ad-blocker in some form would be nice. Offering a guide on how to use the website at a more optimal rate could also be a good solution.
Another improvement that should be made immediately is designing and implementing an app for mobile viewing. Mobile viewing is very popular among users, so the website is missing out on a lot of traffic by not developing appropriate applications. If a mobile app isn't feasible, considering a major overhaul to the mobile browser could be a good compromise.
Summary
Overall, the Kiss Cartoon streaming service is an okay choice for streaming services. There are better platforms out there, but in the cartoon niche options are limited. I would recommend Kiss Cartoon before I would a few other similar sites.
The website offers a vast library of content with more than 5400 titles. The search features and organizational systems make it easy for users to find rare gems. There are many ways to organize and search through titles, which is one of the site's most successful aspects.
When it comes to functionality, Kiss Cartoon falls short. The trouble of clicking on titles multiple times before the correct page loading is problematic. It is off-putting for users to blasted in the face with advertisements everywhere. Some of the ads take on a text form and confuse users into clicking on them instead of the real titles.
Kiss Cartoon is not as popular among streaming websites as some and has a variety of positive and negative aspects. It is worth trying the website before making a decision whether or not to use it. Additionally, be sure to check out the sister websites while you are there for an even more comprehensive library of entertainment.
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