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

7.4 / 10

Status

Finished Airing

Episodes

12

Studio

SILVER LINK.

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

Also known as 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.

TVWinter 2020Source Light novelPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
ActionAdventureComedyFantasySlice of Life

7.4/10

Community score

#2223

Rank

609K

Members

4K

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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)

Theme Songs

Openings

"Kyuukyoku Unbalance! (究極アンバランス!)" by Junjou no Afilia

Endings

"Play the world" by Rico Sasaki

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Related Titles

Sequel

Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. 2

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Adaptation

Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.

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Adaptation

Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.

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Quick Facts

FormatTV
Episodes12
Duration23 min per ep
SourceLight novel
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonWinter 2020
AiredJan 8, 2020 to Mar 25, 2020
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content

Ranking And Reach

Popularity#413
Scored by336.1K
BroadcastWednesdays at 22:00 (JST)
ApprovedYes

Title Variants

English title

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

Romaji title

Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.

Japanese title

痛いのは嫌なので防御力に極振りしたいと思います。

Synonyms

I hate being in pain, so I think I'll make a full defense build., I Hate Getting Hurt, So I Put All My Skill Points Into Defense, Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu., Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense

Production Team

Main studio

SILVER LINK.

Producers

AT-X, MAGES., Docomo Anime Store, Sammy, ABC Animation, Kadokawa Media House, Kadokawa, D-techno

Licensors

Funimation

Japanese title

痛いのは嫌なので防御力に極振りしたいと思います。

Themes And Audience

Video Game