Proof of Usefulness Report

Funimation

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+696
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Crunchyroll/Funimation, a global leader in anime streaming with massive scale, effectively 'unicorn' status. While the real-world utility, reach, and traction are indisputably high (millions of users, billion-dollar valuation), the submission itself is of low quality—citing 'writing-and-editing' as the sole technology and offering vague claims like 'most people' for traction. The score reflects the immense value of the platform, heavily penalized by the lack of effort and detail in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+160
Technical Innovation+63
Evidence Of Traction+200
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+756
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+696

Project Details

Project URL
crunchyroll.com
Description
Funimation is a company known for its role in the distribution and dubbing of Japanese anime. It was founded in 1994 and has been instrumental in bringing popular anime series to audiences outside of Japan. In 2021, Funimation merged with Crunchyroll, a leading anime streaming service, under the ownership of Sony. Crunchyroll.com now serves as the primary platform for streaming a vast library of anime content, combining the strengths of both Funimation and Crunchyroll to offer a comprehensive anime experience to fans worldwide.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Writing And-Editing
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline