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BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
Rating: 7.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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 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. But 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… Sign up for the full guide

TV-14 • 2020 • 2 seasons

7.4

100+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

12+

BOFURI is a lighthearted anime about a girl who becomes unexpectedly powerful in a virtual reality game by focusing solely on her defense stats. The series is rated TV-14, primarily for its frequent but bloodless fantasy violence, where characters use magic and weapons against monsters and other players within the game. While the stakes are always low and the tone is comedic, some monster designs can be large and intimidating. Parents… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Kaede Hondo

Ruriko Noguchi

Saori Hayami

Satomi Arai

Ai Kakuma

Nanaka Suwa

Noriaki Sugiyama

Satomi Sato

Kensho Ono

Takumi Yamazaki

Ayana Taketatsu

Nobutoshi Canna

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Is BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. appropriate for kids?

Content severity in BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Moderate 4/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Strong 6/10

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

Sexual content is minimal. One character's outfit reveals mild cleavage. There is a brief scene where a character's clothing is partially removed by a magical sword, but it is not sexualized and their undergarments are modest.

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

The season features frequent but bloodless fantasy violence typical of video games. Characters use various weapons, magic, and unique abilities to defeat monsters and other players. Battles are visually dynamic with significant magical effects and large-scale attacks. No graphic gore is depicted, maintaining a mild tone despite the frequency and intensity of the in-game combat.

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

Mild language such as 'crap,' 'damn,' and 'hell' can be heard occasionally in the English dub. There is a single instance of 'shit' across the season, mostly used in moments of comedic frustration within the game.

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

Themes include friendship, teamwork, perseverance, and strategic thinking within a gaming context. There are no notably dark or heavy themes present. Characters face in-game challenges and the occasional temporary defeat, but these are quickly overcome without lasting emotional impact.

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Is BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-14. BOFURI is a lighthearted anime about a girl who becomes unexpectedly powerful in a virtual reality game by focusing solely on her defense stats. The series is rated TV-14, primarily for its frequent but bloodless…

What age rating does BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. have?

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

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How many seasons does BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. have?

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense..

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

Violence isn't a standout concern across BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. per our reviewers.

Is the language in BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense..

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense..

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Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense..

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