Maple is the main heroine, who has just started playing NewWorld Online. A shielder class. Since she doesn’t want to get hurt, she always puts her skill points into vitality. Due to this, many think of her as useless offensively, but much to their surprise, she manages her own. She's a bit silly, though surprisingly intelligent, and often abuses the game's mechanics in ways the game developers don't expect. Most of her actions in-game are done for the sole purpose of having fun, and though she participates in in-game tournaments often, she's only competitive insofar as it's enjoyable to her.

The story centers on Kaede Honjou, who 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. However, 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 moves. Now, with her ability to nullify all damage, she goes on adventures. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

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Hondo had an interest in anime from a young age, in particular the [Naruto](https://anilist.co/anime/20/) series. She became interested in acting and modelling while in elementary school. She made her voice acting debut in 2015, and later that same year, she was cast in her first main role as [Kokoro Yotsuba](https://anilist.co/character/134716/), the protagonist of the anime series [Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama](https://anilist.co/anime/21237/).

She won Best New Actress at the 13th Seiyuu Awards for her role as [Hitomi Mishima](https://anilist.co/character/89230/).

**Non-anime roles:**
- Lunalynn - Memento Mori (VG)
- Novel - Goddess of Victory: Nikke (VG)
- Ciel - Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon- (VN)
- Voyager - Reverse: 1999 (VG)
- Ajitani Hifumi - Blue Archive (VG)
- Phoebe - Wuthering Waves (VG) 
- Motoha Arai - Persona 5: The Phantom X (VG)

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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 defense! She may not have anything in the way of magic, agility, or strength, but her extreme build transforms her from a total noob into a nigh-invulnerable walking fortress the game’s admins never accounted for!
 
(Source: Yen Press)

The second season of Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.
 
The best offense is a great defense, and for VRMMO gamer Kaede Honjo, her defense is the best. Under her alias Maple, she and her guild journey through NewWorld Online gaining friends and foes through new battle-filled quests. All those skill points, new defensive techniques, and no pain—Maple can’t be stopped! 
(Source: Crunchyroll)
 
Note: Episode 1 was streamed in advance on December 17, 2022 on the KADOKAWA Anime YouTube Channel. The regular TV broadcast began on January 11, 2023.

The comic anthology depicts the fun and exciting daily lives of the characters in Bofuri, including the members of the Maple Tree guild.
 
Includes a short story by the original author.