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BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. 2020

★ 7.4/10 · 162 votes TV-14 AnimationAction & AdventureComedySci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 24 eps Ended
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What is BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.?

Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense is a television series that premiered on January 8, 2020. The story follows Kaede Honjou, who is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to participate in a virtual reality massively multiplayer online game.

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Ended
Episodes
24
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Jan 8, 2020
Last aired
Apr 20, 2023
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
AT-X
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense is a television series that premiered on January 8, 2020. The story follows Kaede Honjou, who is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to participate in a virtual reality massively multiplayer online game. Because Kaede dislikes experiencing pain, she creates a character named Maple and allocates all of her status points into vitality to maximize her defense. Although this choice initially leaves her character moving slowly and unable to utilize magic, it leads to the acquisition of unique abilities. By focusing on her defense, Maple gains skills such as Absolute Defense, which allows her to nullify damage, as well as a counter skill for special moves. Additionally, she obtains other overpowered skills including poison immunity and a move called Devour. As she progresses through the game, Maple utilizes these defensive capabilities and powerful items to navigate the virtual world. The series was created by Yuumikan and features a cast including Kaede Hondo and Ruriko Noguchi.

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Should you watch it?

“A pain-averse gamer maxes defense stats in a VR MMO with unexpected results.”

Reasons to watch
  • Creative stat-build gameplay concept
  • Unique defensive protagonist
  • Humor in unconventional choices
Keep in mind
  • Slow early progression
  • Limited offensive options

You enjoy anime with unconventional power-building and lighthearted MMO themes.

Suitable for teens and up; cartoon-style fantasy violence and mild humor.

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Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 12 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What does the title mean?

It refers to the protagonist's decision to focus all her stat points on defense to avoid pain.

Is it based on a manga or light novel?

It's based on a Japanese light novel series written by Yuumikan.

Where can I watch it?

It's available on streaming platforms like Hulu and Crunchyroll.

How many seasons are there?

Multiple seasons exist, with discussions about future releases ongoing.

What makes the main character different?

She prioritizes defensive stats over traditional combat abilities, leading to unique gameplay strategies.