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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 12 - Defense and Bonds
    7.7/10(150 votes)

    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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  2. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 11 - Defense and Mighty Foe
    7.5/10(136 votes)

    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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  3. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 9 - Defense and Fourth Event
    7.4/10(133 votes)

    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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  4. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 10 - Defense and Attack
    7.4/10(133 votes)

    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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  5. 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(172 votes)

    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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  6. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 8 - Defense and Third Event
    7.3/10(135 votes)

    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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  7. 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(160 votes)

    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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  8. 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(141 votes)

    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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  9. 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(145 votes)

    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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  10. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Episode 6 - Defense and Reinforcements
    7.0/10(138 votes)

    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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  11. 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(146 votes)

    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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  12. 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(148 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Defense and Bonds" 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 7.7/10 based on 150 votes. Directed by Masahiro Hosoda and written by Fumihiko Shimo, it aired on 3/25/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Defense and Mighty Foe".