BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. (2020)
A cheerful gamer accidentally becomes the most unstoppable player in a VR-MMO by maxing out her defense stat.
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. - Series Information
- Original Title: 痛いのは嫌なので防御力に極振りしたいと思います。
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2023
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 8, 2020 (United States - TV-14), January 8, 2020 (France - 12), January 8, 2020 (Australia - M), January 8, 2020 (Brazil - 14), January 8, 2020 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: AT-X
- Production Companies: SILVER LINK., MAGES.
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 怕痛的我，把防御力点满就对了 (CN), 아픈 건 싫으니까 방어력에 올인하려고 합니다 (KR), Я ненавиджу біль, тому покращу свій захист на максимум (UA), Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. (JP), Разве я не просила усреднить мои способности в следующей жизни?! (RU), BOFURI : Je suis pas venue ici pour souffrir alors j'ai tout mis en défense (FR), I Do Not Want Pain, so I Would Like to Focus on Defense (US), 怕痛的我，把防禦力點滿就對了 (TW)
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. - Plot
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.
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. - Trailer
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BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Akiha Matsui
- Miyuri Shimabukuro
- Kaede Hondo
- Ruriko Noguchi
- Kazuki Souya
- Satomi Sato
- Noriaki Sugiyama
- Satomi Arai
- Ai Kakuma
- Nobutoshi Canna
Writers
- Fumihiko Shimo
- Shingo Nagai
Executive Producers
- Hayato Kaneko
- Asuka Yamazaki
- Takaaki Ichihara
- Haruki Satomi
- Masayuki Nishide
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. - FAQs
Where can you stream BOFURI online?
BOFURI is available to stream on Hulu and Crunchyroll in the United States, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Episodes can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Crunchyroll is the primary simulcast destination for the series.
Is BOFURI based on a light novel or manga?
Yes, BOFURI is adapted from a Japanese light novel series written by Yuumikan and illustrated by Koin. The light novel was originally published on the user-generated fiction site Shōsetsuka ni Narō before receiving a commercial release from Media Factory, which also spawned a manga adaptation.
Who voices Maple in the BOFURI anime?
Maple, the lovable defense-focused protagonist of BOFURI, is voiced by Kaede Hondo in the original Japanese version. Ruriko Noguchi voices her best friend Sally, and the supporting cast includes Satomi Sato, Noriaki Sugiyama, Satomi Arai, and Ai Kakuma, among others.
How many seasons and episodes does BOFURI have?
BOFURI ran for two seasons, each consisting of 12 episodes, bringing the total episode count to 24. Season 1 aired in 2020 and Season 2 followed in 2023. The series has since concluded with a status of Ended.
Why does Maple become so overpowered in BOFURI?
Maple becomes overpowered because she puts every available stat point into VIT (vitality) to avoid taking any damage. This extreme specialization unlocks rare passive skills — most notably Absolute Defense and various counter abilities — that the game's designers never anticipated a player would discover, making her virtually unkillable.
What genre is BOFURI and who is it for?
BOFURI is an animation series blending action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy. It falls within the isekai-adjacent and VRMMO subgenres of anime. The show is rated TV-14 and appeals to fans of lighthearted power-fantasy anime, particularly those who enjoy game-mechanic humor and endearing ensemble casts.
Is BOFURI worth watching for non-gamers?
Yes. While BOFURI leans into video game tropes and MMO mechanics, its charm comes from Maple's cheerful personality and the show's warm, comedic tone rather than technical gaming knowledge. Critics and viewers praise it as a feel-good, low-stakes anime that is easy to enjoy even without a gaming background.
When did BOFURI first air on television?
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. first aired on January 8, 2020, in the United States and simultaneously in several other regions including France, Australia, Brazil, and South Korea. It originally broadcast on the Japanese cable network AT-X.
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