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The Best Episodes of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1

Every episode of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 1 - Defense and First Battle
    7.3/10(152 votes)

    #1 - Defense and First Battle

    S1:E1

    Convinced by her friend Risa to try "NewWorld Online", Kaede begins her VRMMO adventure by going all-in on defense because she doesn't want to get hurt.

    Director:Yuushi Ibe
    Writer:Fumihiko Shimo

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  2. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 2 - Defense and Friends
    7.2/10(141 votes)

    #2 - Defense and Friends

    S1:E2

    Maple enters a battle royal and is hunted down by a horde of players. Risa uses her swimming talent to explore an underwater cave with her character Sally.

    Director:Yuta Maruyama
    Writer:Fumihiko Shimo

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  3. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 3 - Defense and Reaching Second Level
    6.6/10(131 votes)

    #3 - Defense and Reaching Second Level

    S1:E3

    After Maple gets nerfed, her and Sally do some exploring before challenging the dungeon that leads to the second level. Can they clear it in time for the second event?

    Director:Masafumi Tamura
    Writer:Fumihiko Shimo

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  4. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 4 - Defense and Second Event
    6.9/10(128 votes)

    #4 - Defense and Second Event

    S1:E4

    Though Maple and Sally get off to a clumsy start in the second event, their tenacity and teamwork is rewarded in more ways than one.

    Director:Jun Fukuda
    Writer:Shingo Nagai

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  5. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 5 - Defense and Spoils of War
    7.0/10(127 votes)

    #5 - Defense and Spoils of War

    S1:E5

    Maple and Sally make new friends and fall into more trouble as the second event winds down. But to reach their goal of 20 medals, they may have to resort to PvP.

    Director:Yuya Horiuchi
    Writer:Shingo Nagai

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  6. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 6 - Defense and Reinforcements
    7.4/10(121 votes)

    #6 - Defense and Reinforcements

    S1:E6

    Maple leaps at the chance to create a guild and searches for a place to call home. But to compete in the upcoming event, they'll need to recruit more help.

    Director:Yuushi Ibe
    Writer:Fumihiko Shimo

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  7. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 7 - Defense and Upgrades
    7.2/10(124 votes)

    #7 - Defense and Upgrades

    S1:E7

    Everyone in the guild is hard at work leveling up and preparing for what's to come. Maple manages to "cheese" her way through a quest to help a sick NPC.

    Directors:Mirai Minato, Shin Oonuma
    Writer:Fumihiko Shimo

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  8. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 8 - Defense and Third Event
    7.7/10(118 votes)

    #8 - Defense and Third Event

    S1:E8

    The third event is packed with people making it hard to compete for cowbells. Following the event, Maple gets into gear to explore new content on the third level.

    Director:Yuushi Ibe
    Writer:Shingo Nagai

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  9. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 9 - Defense and Fourth Event
    7.8/10(116 votes)

    #9 - Defense and Fourth Event

    S1:E9

    Guilds prepare for all-out war as the big competition finally begins. But sneaky Sally has some tricks up her sleeve that hopefully gives them the upper hand.

    Director:Masafumi Tamura
    Writer:Shingo Nagai

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  10. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 10 - Defense and Attack
    7.8/10(116 votes)

    #10 - Defense and Attack

    S1:E10

    Sally faces certain death and there's trouble back at the base. Despite having a good start, if the guild hopes to place top ten, Maple Tree must go on the attack.

    Director:Jun Fukuda
    Writer:Fumihiko Shimo

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  11. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 11 - Defense and Mighty Foe
    7.9/10(119 votes)

    #11 - Defense and Mighty Foe

    S1:E11

    Maple Tree is vastly outnumbered and struggles to stay on the board. As guilds get wiped out left and right, they must face a mighty foe that may be their undoing.

    Director:Yuya Horiuchi
    Writer:Shingo Nagai

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  12. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 12 - Defense and Bonds
    7.7/10(132 votes)

    #12 - Defense and Bonds

    S1:E12

    Maple may have maxed out her defense, but can she protect her friends and base from a legendary player? This time, Maple may have met her match.

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
    Writer:Fumihiko Shimo

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Defense and First Battle" is the best rated episode of "BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense." season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 152 votes. Directed by Yuushi Ibe and written by Fumihiko Shimo, it aired on 1/8/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Defense and Friends".