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

7.3 / 10
2020
2 seasons
24 episodes
AnimationAction & AdventureComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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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.

  • Defense and First Battle

    1.Defense and First Battle

    8.2
    08-01-202023m

    Convinced by her friend Risa to try "NewWorld Online", Kaede begins her VRMMO adventure by going all-in on defense because she doesn't want to get hurt.

  • Defense and Friends

    2.Defense and Friends

    7.5
    15-01-202023m

    Maple enters a battle royal and is hunted down by a horde of players. Risa uses her swimming talent to explore an underwater cave with her character Sally.

  • Defense and Reaching Second Level

    3.Defense and Reaching Second Level

    6.9
    22-01-202023m

    After Maple gets nerfed, her and Sally do some exploring before challenging the dungeon that leads to the second level. Can they clear it in time for the second event?

  • Defense and Second Event

    4.Defense and Second Event

    7.4
    29-01-202023m

    Though Maple and Sally get off to a clumsy start in the second event, their tenacity and teamwork is rewarded in more ways than one.

  • Defense and Spoils of War

    5.Defense and Spoils of War

    7.5
    05-02-202023m

    Maple and Sally make new friends and fall into more trouble as the second event winds down. But to reach their goal of 20 medals, they may have to resort to PvP.

  • Defense and Reinforcements

    6.Defense and Reinforcements

    7.0
    12-02-202023m

    Maple leaps at the chance to create a guild and searches for a place to call home. But to compete in the upcoming event, they'll need to recruit more help.

  • Defense and Upgrades

    7.Defense and Upgrades

    7.5
    19-02-202023m

    Everyone in the guild is hard at work leveling up and preparing for what's to come. Maple manages to "cheese" her way through a quest to help a sick NPC.

  • Defense and Third Event

    8.Defense and Third Event

    7.8
    26-02-202023m

    The third event is packed with people making it hard to compete for cowbells. Following the event, Maple gets into gear to explore new content on the third level.

  • Defense and Fourth Event

    9.Defense and Fourth Event

    7.7
    04-03-202023m

    Guilds prepare for all-out war as the big competition finally begins. But sneaky Sally has some tricks up her sleeve that hopefully gives them the upper hand.

  • Defense and Attack

    10.Defense and Attack

    7.9
    11-03-202023m

    Sally faces certain death and there's trouble back at the base. Despite having a good start, if the guild hopes to place top ten, Maple Tree must go on the attack.

  • Defense and Mighty Foe

    11.Defense and Mighty Foe

    7.8
    18-03-202023m

    Maple Tree is vastly outnumbered and struggles to stay on the board. As guilds get wiped out left and right, they must face a mighty foe that may be their undoing.

  • Defense and Bonds

    12.Defense and Bonds

    8.2
    25-03-202023m

    Maple may have maxed out her defense, but can she protect her friends and base from a legendary player? This time, Maple may have met her match.

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