Kaede Honjou
main character
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7.1
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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 11, 2023 – April 19, 2023
- Season
- Winter 2023
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- SILVER LINK.
- Director
- Shin Oonuma
- Original creator
- Yuumikan
- Music
- Tarou Masuda
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Video Games99%Virtual World94%Female Protagonist91%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things83%Ensemble Cast80%Magic74%Primarily Teen Cast72%Primarily Female Cast68%Animals64%Twins62%
TVFINISHED2023 WINTER7.1 / 10 AniList score
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2
痛いのは嫌なので防御力に極振りしたいと思います。2• Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. 2
Synopsis
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! (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Episode 1 was streamed in advance on December 17, 2022 on the KADOKAWA Anime YouTube Channel. The regular TV broadcast began on January 11, 2023.
Should you watch BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2?
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 44% of 25,130 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #94 highest-rated anime of 2023, and #52 most popular anime of 2023, and #25 highest-rated anime of Winter 2023 on AniList.
Of the 64.4K AniList users who started it, 6.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 47.6K 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
- Series composition
- Fumihiko Shimo
- Character design
- Kazuya Hirata
- Music
- Tarou Masuda
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. (2020)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Kyuukyoku Unbalance!” by Junjou no Afilia · eps 1
- OP2“Kono Tate ni, Kakuremasu.” by Junjou no Afilia · eps 1, 3-9, 11-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Step for Joy” by FRAM · eps 2-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 FAQ
How many episodes does BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 have?
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 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. Season 2?
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. Season 2 finished?
Yes. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 has finished airing — the final episode aired April 19, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2?
No sequel is listed for BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
What should I watch before BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2?
Watch BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. first — BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 is a direct sequel.
Is BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 based on a light novel?
Yes. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 adapts the light novel by Yuumikan.
Who animated BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2?
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 was animated by SILVER LINK. and directed by Shin Oonuma.
Who sings the opening of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2?
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. Season 2?
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube, Bilibili TV, iQ, Hulu. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.