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ONWARD, TO THE TENTH STRATUM! Maple Tree is getting closer to the ultimate boss, the Demon Lord. After learning of an item known as the Demon Lord’s Mana, which will lead the guild to the notorious villain, they head for the tenth stratum, an amalgam of every zone that has come before. While the other members focus on separate areas,...

Maxed out defence meets an unyielding secret boss! The newly opened ninth stratum presents players with a choice between two kingdoms that will be the backdrop for a large-scale PvP battle. Right away, guilds form alliances and start scheming against their foes. Maple has her fair share of friends and adversaries, so she'll have to make tough calls on who...

With the thrills of the last event fading, New World Online is ready to release the long-awaited fourth stratum! The new area features the charming ambience of an eastern city by night, and as Maple and Sally explore the sights of the lamplit streets, they discover unexpected sides to their in-game rivals! Immerse yourself in the latest instalment of Bofuri:...

The source material of one of the most popular anime series of 2020, a series that tells the story of a new gamer who accidentally becomes one of the best! In Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense., Vol. 15, follow the adventures of a gamer who prioritises defence above all else. Through their...

The source material of one of the most popular anime series of 2020, Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defence., Vol. 16 (light novel) tells the story of a new gamer who accidentally becomes one of the best!

Still feeling a bit sad for Sally, who missed out on the sixth layer, Maple proposes they try something fun for the seventh event. It'll be just the two of them, aiming to complete a no damage run with the odds against them and the difficulty set to max. What could possibly go wrong?

Having advanced to the second stratum, Maple and Sally prepare for the upcoming event: a week-long exploration fest and battle royale. But there's one attack that no amount of defence can protect Maple against—the admins nerfing her! With limits placed on her invincibility and the viability of her extreme build in question, Maple will have to find new ways to...

Is she the game's last boss?! Though she doesn't play many MMOs, Maple has either a natural talent or impossibly good luck, because by pouring every last stat point she has into Vitality, she's created a character who can't be hurt! Whether it's physical attacks, magic, or status effects, nothing poses a real threat. In no time at all, news...

Begun, the Guild Wars have! With new allies and skills at the ready, Maple Tree embarks on their first event! The obvious favourites to take the crown are the big guilds like Flame Empire and the Order of the Holy Sword, each boasting well over a hundred members and some of the best players who topped the ranks in previous...

Hunt sea monsters? They've got other plans! The ninth event is here, and the entire player base must work together to defeat enough aquatic monsters before time is up. Maple Tree is so powerful they sweep the battlefield with little trouble. Other than Iz, who's after limited-edition crafting materials, the guild members aren't really invested in an event that's not...

Kaede Honjou has never been much of a gamer. So when her best friend, Risa, ropes her into trying out the hit new VRMMO NewWorld Online, her biggest concern is whether it will hurt! Her solution? To dump all her stat points into defence! She may not have anything in the way of magic, agility, or strength, but her extreme...

The eighth event ended spectacularly, with Maple Tree and the game’s two best guilds teaming up in an epic boss battle. Now that things are quieting down, Maple and Sally head out to explore a hidden dungeon together—a flying castle where one false move spells death...for anyone else, at least. They take selfies, act like tourists, and enjoy the simple...

Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defence., Vol. 3 (manga) delves deeper into Maple's adventures during the treasure hunt event in NewWorld Online. As she and Sally explore more of the map, they encounter intriguing new friends, including the kimono-clad Kasumi. The eggs that dropped from the previous boss hatch to reveal adorable pets...

Sunken ships, lost treasure, and underwater adventure! Maple Tree arrives on the eighth stratum to find a whole new world under the sea. They will have to dive deep to explore and master fighting in the water. Maple's defence build isn't designed for the speed and agility required to swim, but she will find a way! Thankfully, Sally's already a...

The highly-anticipated tenth event begins! Maple Tree and the Holy Order have formed an alliance and prepare to head into combat together. Against Mi's flames, Velvet's lightning, and Lily's army, an epic battle is inevitable! However, the ace up their sleeve—a full roster of first-rate players—brings the battlefield to a standstill. To break the stalemate, Pain issues a command for...

The second event finishes with a bang, and it's time to reap the rewards! With upgraded gear and new skills in their arsenal, Maple and Sally prepare to take the next step: buying a home for their freshly founded guild! This is the birth of the legendary Maple Tree, whose name strikes fear into the hearts of all who hear...

The fourth event is coming to a climax, and only the best of the best are left standing. With the end fast approaching, Maple Tree unleashes their secret weapon: Maple herself! The game’s most defensive player is thrilled to finally go on the offensive, but will Maple be able to trample over the competition like always, or has her unbalanced...

Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense., Vol. 3 (light novel) marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the adventures of Maple and Sally. Following their incredible performance in the treasure hunt event, Maple and Sally have set their sights on one goal: buying a house! After all, every guild needs a...

Double Trouble? Maple has become famous overnight after finishing in the top three of the battle royale and defeating a shocking two hundred players without taking any damage at all. Now, with the treasure hunt event about to start, Maple and Sally set off in search of rare gear and adventure! The game admins and other players look on in...

The fourth event starts with a bang as weaker guilds fall one by one, only to turn into an all-out assault on Maple Tree! It's a trial by fire for new recruits Mai and Yui as their base is targeted by the game's top guilds. Fortunately, Maple and Sally are ready to back them up, launching an overwhelming counteroffensive! Will...

Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense., Vol. 8 (light novel) by Andrew Cunningham, Yuumikan Yuumikan, and KOIN KOIN brings the excitement as Maple Tree arrives at the seventh stratum. There's only one mission on everyone's mind: get every member of the guild their very own pet monster! There's no time to waste because...

Word is the next event will focus on large-scale guild PVP, and that's bad news for Maple Tree. With only six members, they're sure to be at a disadvantage, and the other top guilds are even putting together anti-Maple strategies! Fortunately, the gang picks up two new recruits: Mai and Yui, twin sisters bearing all-strength builds who'll pack quite a...

The gamedevs turn up the heat! Maple Tree swept the prelims and then reunite for the eighth event's main round—a brutal three-day survival mission. Each member tamed monsters that perfectly fit their unique builds and are unmatched in combat. The guild's feeling confident thanks to the perfect plan they've devised, but the devs aren't going to make it easy. Will...

A WALKING NIGHTMARE FOR GAME DESIGN! Between easily beating the fifth stratum's secret boss and keeping pace with the best players in the game, Maple continues to demonstrate exactly how broken she is. Unfortunately, things aren’t going as smoothly for Sally because the sixth stratum’s debut reveals a horror-themed level, meaning it’s chock-full of ghosts, geists, and ghouls! Wanting to...