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

痛いのは嫌なので防御力に極振りしたいと思います。

Kaede Honjou is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to play a virtual reality MMO game with her. While Kaede doesn't dislike games, what she really, truly dislikes is being in pain. She creates a character named Maple,…

2020–2023 24 min 2 Seasons 24 Episodes
★ 7.4 / 10 161 ratings
AnimationAction & AdventureComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
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Synopsis

Kaede Honjou is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to play a virtual reality MMO game with her. While Kaede doesn't dislike games, what she really, truly dislikes is being in pain. She creates a character named Maple, and decides to put all her points in VIT to minimize pain. As a result, she moves slowly, can't use magic, and even a rabbit can get the best of her. But as it turns out, she acquires a skill known as "Absolute Defense" as a result of her pumping points into VIT, as well as a "Counter Skill" that works against special moves. Now, with her ability to nullify all damage, she goes on adventures.

About

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. premiered on January 8, 2020. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 24 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on AT-X. and concluded its run on April 20, 2023.

Why viewers enjoy 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. targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. was animated by SILVER LINK., MAGES., and broadcast on AT-X.

Critical reception

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. holds a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 161 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. include: competition, video game, virtual reality, survival, female protagonist, anime, virtual world, based on light novel. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

  • Akiha Matsui

    Akiha Matsui

  • Miyuri Shimabukuro

    Miyuri Shimabukuro

  • Kaede Hondo

    Kaede Hondo

  • Ruriko Noguchi

    Ruriko Noguchi

  • Kazuki Souya

    Kazuki Souya

  • Satomi Sato

    Satomi Sato

  • Noriaki Sugiyama

    Noriaki Sugiyama

  • Satomi Arai

    Satomi Arai

  • Ai Kakuma

    Ai Kakuma

  • Nobutoshi Canna

    Nobutoshi Canna

Production credits

Direction
Shin Oonuma · Mirai Minato · Yusuke Sekine
Writing
Fumihiko Shimo · Yuumikan · Shingo Nagai

Release dates

Premiered

January 8, 2020

Last aired

April 20, 2023

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 poster

Season1

January 8, 2020·12episodes

Kaede Honjou is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to play a virtual reality MMO game with her. While Kaede doesn't dislike games, what she really, truly dislikes is being in pain. She creates a character named Maple, and decides to put all her points in VIT to minimize pain. As a result, she moves slowly, can't use magic, and even a rabbit can get the best of her. But as it turns out, she acquires a skill known as "Absolute Defense" as a result of her pumping points into VIT, as well as a "Counter Skill" that works against special moves. Now, with her ability to nullify all damage, she goes on adventures.

Season 2 poster

Season2

January 11, 2023·12episodes

The best offense is a great defense, and for VRMMO gamer Kaede Honjo, her defense is the best. Under her alias Maple, she and her guild journey through NewWorld Online gaining friends and foes through new battle-filled quests. All those skill points, new defensive techniques, and no pain—Maple can’t be stopped!

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • competition
  • video game
  • virtual reality
  • survival
  • female protagonist
  • anime
  • virtual world
  • based on light novel
  • adventure
  • vrmmo

Network

AT-X

Frequently asked questions

When did BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. premiere?

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. premiered on January 8, 2020.

How many seasons does BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. have?

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. has 2 seasons and 24 episodes in total.

What genre 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 classified under Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.

What networks did BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. air on?

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. aired on AT-X.

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

Yes, BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. concluded its run on April 20, 2023.

How long is each episode of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.?

Each episode of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. runs for approximately 24 minutes.

Where is BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. from?

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. is a Japanese anime production.

What is the TMDB rating of 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. holds a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.