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

Released in 2020, "BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense" is a popular anime series based on the light novel series written by Yuumikan. The story revolves around Kaede Honjou, a novice gamer who adopts the alias 'Maple.' She is averse to inflicting harm, so she customizes her character to be purely defensive, resulting in a strangely overpowered protagonist who can shrug off any damage thrown her way.

Making / Production

"BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense" was produced by Silver Link studio. The series has been praised for its humorous and light-hearted narrative, as well as its deconstruction of common MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online) tropes. It has been directed by Shin Oonuma, with scripts by Fumihiko Shimo and character designs by Kazuya Hirata.

Actors

• Saori Hayami as Kaede Honjou/Maple - Saori Hayami gives a charming performance as Kaede, mastering her character’s innocent nature and her pure joy of gaming.
• Ruriko Noguchi as Risa Shiromine/Sally - Ruriko Noguchi’s performance as Risa significantly supports the series by bringing an experienced MMO player's approach to the table.
• Satoshi Hino as Kuromu - Satoshi Hino excellently delivers the role portraying a mature and knowledgeable character, the guild master of The Order of the Holy Sword, a top-tier guild.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• One of BOFURI's unique aspects is the game's balance or lack thereof. This directly contributes to the show's humor, as Maple's invincibility frustrates and baffles other players.
• The opening theme, 'Kyūkoka', is performed by popular Japanese rock band Riko Azunyan.

Quotes

• "I don't want to get hurt, so I'll add all my points to defense!" - Maple
• "All’s fair in love, war, and gaming!" - Sally

Music, Soundtrack

• Opening Theme: 'Kyūkoka' by Riko Azunyan
• Ending Theme: 'Play the World' by Rico Sasaki