Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.
Also known as BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
Yuumikan
- Mangaka
- Yuumikan
- First published
- 2018
- Status
- Ongoing
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Science fiction · Action · Comedy · Adventure
- Content rating
- Safe
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Where it came from
Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu, commonly referred to as Bofuri, originated as a web novel serialized by author Yuumikan on the user-generated publishing site Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2016. The story follows Maple, a gamer who invests all her character points into defense to avoid taking damage, leading to unintentional game-breaking results. Its popularity on the platform quickly led to a light novel acquisition by Kadokawa Books, featuring illustrations by Koin, which helped define the whimsical, low-stakes aesthetic that characterizes the series.
The narrative design reflects the broader 'isekai' and 'VRMMO' subgenres that dominated Japanese light literature throughout the 2010s, yet it distinguishes itself by focusing on cozy exploration rather than high-stakes drama. This lighthearted approach was well-received by readers, sparking a successful media franchise that includes a manga adaptation, a popular anime series, and various game tie-ins. The series is lauded for its gentle humor and the clever, often absurd mechanics Maple uses to survive in her virtual world.
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