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

When Kaede Honjou is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to join a virtual reality MMO, she accepts despite one significant personal limitation: an absolute aversion to pain. Entering the game under the character name Maple, she makes an unconventional strategic decision to allocate every available stat point into vitality. Her goal is simple—eliminate any chance of experiencing discomfort during gameplay. However, this extreme build comes with severe drawbacks. Maple moves at a sluggish pace, lacks access to magic, and finds herself outmatched even by the weakest creatures in the starting zones. Despite these apparent weaknesses, Maple’s dedication to defense yields extraordinary results. By maximizing her vitality, she unlocks a rare ability called Absolute Defense, granting her complete immunity to incoming damage. She also acquires a powerful Counter Skill capable of turning opponents’ special attacks against them. Suddenly transformed from a vulnerable novice into an impenetrable force, Maple sets out on grand adventures, proving that avoiding pain can lead to unexpected greatness.