Crunchyroll #13 in Streaming Services
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where Crunchyroll shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every streaming services panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 10% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 10% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 0% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 0% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Crunchyroll appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"What's the best streaming platform if I mainly want to watch anime?"
# Best Streaming Platforms for Anime **Crunchyroll** is generally considered the top choice for most anime fans because it offers: - The largest library of anime titles - Simulcasts (new episodes shortly after Japan airs them) - B…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"Which has a better anime selection, Crunchyroll or Netflix?"
Determining whether Crunchyroll or Netflix has a better anime selection depends entirely on **how you watch anime** and **how much of it you consume**. Here is a direct breakdown to help you decide which is be…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"I love anime and want a service dedicated to that genre - what would you recommend?"
…epends on what you value most (new simulcasts, dubs, classics, price, region availability). Quick recommendations and when to pick each: - Crunchyroll — best overall if you want the largest anime library and the fastest simulcasts for new seasonal shows. Strong subtitles, many dubbed options, apps on every major device, free ad-…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"I love anime and want a service dedicated to that genre - what would you recommend?"
If you want a **service dedicated to anime**, **Crunchyroll** is the best single pick for most people because it’s consistently rated the top anime-focused streaming platform and has the largest, most anime-heavy catalog.[2][8][9][13] A f…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Crunchyroll (16 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| youtube.com | 15 |
| reddit.com | 15 |
| pcmag.com | 12 |
| vitrina.ai | 9 |
| cabletv.com | 7 |
| en.wikipedia.org | 7 |
| esquire.com | 6 |
| vulture.com | 6 |
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Data from run #67. Methodology