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

My one complain however would be with the characterisation of Maple. It’s a little worrying that both female-led isekai so far have centred on the main character being rather clueless and having this played for laughs or ‘cuteness’. It’s something you rarely see in the isekai with male protagonists and suggests that females within an isekai setting are often well out of their depth. As a female gamer myself, this ideology gets grating pretty fast and I’m really hoping that the next female-led isekai with have a more intelligent and adaptable protagonist to serve as a representative. Visually, this anime is vividly coloured with interesting characterdesigns and the world and creatures are a lot of fun. Whilst Maple is the main focus of this first episode, there are little cameos of other characters who pop in and out who look to become part of a more solid recurring cast in future. For now, though, it’s Maple in the spotlight and thankfully she’s entertaining enough to keep you engaged.