Kaede Honjou
main character
TV
7.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 8, 2020 – March 25, 2020
- Season
- Winter 2020
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- SILVER LINK.
- Director
- Shin Oonuma, Mirai Minato
- Original creator
- Yuumikan
- Music
- Tarou Masuda
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Video Games98%Virtual World97%Female Protagonist93%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things83%Isekai79%Magic76%Primarily Female Cast76%Henshin75%Parody72%Primarily Teen Cast60%
TVFINISHED2020 WINTER7.3 / 10 AniList score
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。• Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.
Synopsis
The story centers on Kaede Honjou, who 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. However, 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.(Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Should you watch 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. has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 53% of 80,634 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #34 highest-rated anime of 2020, and #19 most popular anime of 2020, and #9 highest-rated anime of Winter 2020 on AniList.
Of the 152.7K AniList users who started it, 5.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 128.5K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially video games, virtual world, female protagonist, cute girls doing cute things.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuumikan
- Director
- Shin Oonuma
- Director
- Mirai Minato
- Series composition
- Fumihiko Shimo
- Character design
- Kazuya Hirata
- Music
- Tarou Masuda
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 (2023)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Kyuukyoku Unbalance!” by Junjou no Afilia
Endings (1)
- ED1“Play the world” by Rico Sasaki
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. FAQ
How many episodes 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 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
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. has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.?
Yes — the story continues in BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 (2023).
Where do I start BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.?
Start here: BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. is the first entry, followed by BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2.
Is BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. based on a light novel?
Yes. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. adapts the light novel by Yuumikan.
Who animated 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. was animated by SILVER LINK. and directed by Shin Oonuma and Mirai Minato.
Who sings the opening of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.?
The opening, "Kyuukyoku Unbalance!", is performed by Junjou no Afilia.
Where can I watch 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 listed on Hulu, YouTube, Netflix, iQ, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.