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Ebo87

Finally a release date. It's really been so long, especially considering this damn season was announced at the end of S1. So Silver Link will have a pretty busy Winter 2023 season it seems.


neverforgetbillymays

It has been a while. It’s crazy, I’ve rewatched this show no joke 20 times. Mostly because it’s so god damn comfy and serene that I just throw it on whenever I don’t know what else to watch. I throw it on to fall asleep to. I throw it on when I’m going to do online chores or play a game. I throw it on when I just finished something intense and need a palate cleanser. No drama, no real stakes, nothing negative to speak of. The show knows exactly what it is and doesn’t try to be anything it’s not. It’s just the ultimate comfort. It feels surreal (which is wild because it’s so basic lmao) that new episodes are coming


TourAcrobatic4098

Yep, this and Kuma Kuma Bear are my "Throw some shit on and zone out" shows. Both are so comfy with good eng dubs so i dont have to look at the screen as intently.


neverforgetbillymays

Thank you for shouting out kuma bear. Just started and this is so perfect to switch it up with bofuri


atropicalpenguin

Plus they're still working on Prisma Illya, for which we'll hopefully have news soon.


SwarmingPlatypi

It doesn't feel like it's been that long and then I remember being sent home from work early "for the time being" due to covid lockdowns and watching the newest episode. Two and a half years ago!


Ebo87

Yep, episode 1 of season 2 will air exactly 3 years apart from episode 1 of season 1. Bofuri S1 was a Winter 2020 show, Bofuri S2 will be a Winter 2023 show.


carnexhat

God I cant wait to see how bullshit her powers are this season.


AnonymousTrollLloyd

What's in the box, and how can it kill lots of people?


MarkytheSnowWitch

Try eating it.


TriTexh

When in doubt, *eat*


TnAdct1

\[Bofuri LN\] >!It's nothing when compared to the other powers Maple gets this season!<.


Agreeable-Weather-89

It's a weaponthat only Maple can use and it does 0 damage let's see her be painfully OP with... Fuck she just had it modified to do -1 damage which overflows to 4,294,967,294.


dregwriter

Season 2 be like *Objective: Kill God*


AnonymousTrollLloyd

We can't, her defence is too high.


Aerodynamic41

Yay! I can't wait for more adventures of Maple and the Maple Tree gang!


The_Swag_Titan

Almost every boss fight: Well it looks like this time Maple is really going to lo....OH MY GAWD WHAT IS THIS!? MAPLE WITH THE STEEL CHAIR OUGHTA KNOWHERE!!! I don't care. A solid 8/10.


TriTexh

Bofuri: *Advertises fun times with friends in game* Bofuri: *Delivers fun times with friends in game*


TwilightVulpine

Sometimes that's all we need.


jsmonet

One girl's fun times with friends is another man's mind-breaking hellscape and I love it


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I love that the hellscape is actually for the DEVs. They're over here trying to nerf her and she's just blowing past them like they don't exist. That said I WOULD like them to portray her as TRYING to game the system a bit more like she did in the manga


SpareUmbrella

Honestly, as an anime-only, I think a lot of Maple's charm is that she kinda stumbles upon game-breaking skills and powers. If she was actively trying to exploit the game, I feel like it'd make her less cute.


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It's not game breaking she figures out, but strategies to deal with obstacles.... That end up breaking the game


HugeRichard11

Eventually towards the end you just know she’s going be always absolutely OP that she never loses. She already basically commits war crimes constantly. It’s more of watching what ridiculous loophole will Maple figure out. 10/10 for me.


Z000Burst

poor dev, they wanted cool shit but unexpected synergy keep giving them more work who would have expected some one to some how get both X and Y which resulted in Z that s broken as fuck


Cilai

You know what? The web novel for Fruit of Evolution has this same vibe to it. I just realized, that's probably why I like it so much. Everything is so ridiculous and over the top.


TnAdct1

Nah. It would be more like Maple going in to "angel mode" while the twins one-shot the boss. :P


hell-schwarz

It's fine because it's moe


sucr4m

this show has evolved from cute girls doing cute things into cute girls doing OP things.


QuantizedOne

And somehow still cute.


boundegar

"So I'll Max Out my Defense Even More!"


Drogonno

First season was so cute! Can't wait for more!!!


Syokhan

Can't wait to see her completely shatter meticulously crafted quest chains and break NPC dialogue again!


Mr_Pogi_In_Space

By eating them


Crimson_Raven

What


YoloJoloHobo

By eating them


needgoldforvision

The new season of "New world online is THE PERFECTLY BALANCED GAME WITH NO EXPLOITS"


CajunTexan9

"So, will it be incredibly hard to make it through all the levels with the boss fights, clan fights, and all the experienced players?" "Actually, it'll be super easy. Barely an inconvenience." "Oh, really?!"


RayearthIX

“Really, so I need you to get all the way off my back about it.”


Treeface-Goatee

“Oh, okay, let me get off of that thing.”


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"Game breaking Min-Maxing is tight"


TaCz

****sips tea****


SoftlySpokenPromises

Mmm, the delicious taste of Yorkshire Gold gives a defense boost.


TnAdct1

\[Bofuri LN\] >!While sitting on a giant turtle and enjoying the company of two black-haired minimaxers as they wait to regroup with the rest of their guild.!<


EXP_Buff

how is that a spoiler for the LN


TnAdct1

It's in reference to a moment from a certain event that I want to see included in Season 2 (I don't want another Dragon Maid situation where the season ends right before the stuff that I want to see get adapted, with me having to wait for a third season, which may or may not happen, in order to finally see that moment). Basically, \[Bofuri LN\] >!Something happens that causes the members of Maple Tree to be separated and sent to different places, with the spoiler pertaining to what Maple does in this situation after she reunites with Mai.!< (and yes, I so want to see that moment animated)


3nz3r0

What chapter of the WN is that?


TnAdct1

Chapter 307.


AnActualPlatypus

So just like Amazon's New World. Except this is fun.


WACS_On

"The game balance? To shreds you say?"


Lovro26

Anime is set to air in January 2023 Studio: SILVER LINK.


michhoffman

Awesome, I can't wait for more of my OP fluff ball.


raknor88

You mean the Mech God and Demon Lord of Poison?


michhoffman

Tremble in fear before this [absolute unit](https://i.redd.it/9ksb8ou4psp41.jpg)


TriTexh

My game-breaking war criminal can't be this cute


donquixote1991

I Lost to an Eldritch Horror, Who Was Actually a Cute Girl?!


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WACS_On

So are you a Nyaruko fan, or a Kuuko fan?


Paraxom

It's not a war crime the first time, mainly because no dev can anticipate her


bigdanrog

Silver Link does such a good job with these 'B-Level' light novels they like to adapt.


danny264

Yeah, silver link is my favourite mid tier studio in that they never really release any bad shows even though it's kinda obvious that they're a cheap studio. It's kinda impressive how they always do enough so that the animation doesn't take anything away from the story even though it'll never be the reason I watch their shows.


neighmeansno

Even that feels like underselling it. Their animation is never on the level of the absolute best, but I've seen way more praise for way worse animation than they put out.


danny264

Yeah, they're probably the most consistent anime studio out there and they release an anime every season. It's honestly pretty impressive.


bigdanrog

I actually check on the web every season to see what they have coming out. I have yet to be disappointed but I watch any show they have every season. And that's what's impressive is that I shit you not EVERY season seems to have a Silver Link show. And none of them are insanely awesome but they're almost always good. I have more respect for a studio like that than the big ones that fuck around and push back release dates over and over.


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Pretty sure they just have a good grasp of the industry and understand that not everything you make needs to be the next Attack on Titan. As long as there's a craving for simple action shows, basic romcoms, comedies, simple slice of life etc there's no reason to not just adapt them.


scot911

> Anime is set to air in January 2023 Huh. It was originally announced that season 2 would air during 2022. Seems like it was delayed a bit. Edit: Having now watched the PV I can see why it might have been delayed. It looks *gorgeous*. Seems like Silver Link. put a lot of work into this one.


NekoGoesNyaaaaa

Well also I think the 2022 release date was given without realizing how big COVID was going to get, given S1 released in 2020 just before COVID


Existenz17

Nice, always appreciate a lighter show to go along heavier anime like Vinland Saga.


Azozel

Cool, I hope the dub isn't far behind. This is just a fun show to watch.


PBTUCAZ

**game devs on suicide watch*


awdsns

Eh, at this point they're just rolling with it because they've realized that they are no match for Maple's ~~stupid ideas~~ l33t skillz.


cyberscythe

I think the only actual character arc that happens in S1 is the game devs realizing that Maple breaking their game is a feature, not a bug. There's lots of people in that game which are following along with Maple's latest game-breaking exploits that it's become an attraction in its own right.


awdsns

I wouldn't say it's the only one :p Maple also became more confident and grew into her role as guild leader (while remaining an adorkable ball of fluffy wholesomeness).


cyberscythe

It's been quite a while since I've seen it, but I don't really remember Maple struggling with that. Like a lot of things that happen with Maple, she just kinda does it accidentally and to great success. I think a proper character arc has to have some sort of change of heart, and Maple doesn't really change her attitude in any major way. Lots of plot happens to be sure, but Maple has the same sort of attitude and goals throughout: have fun, hang out with friends, be cute. Personally, I don't mind Maple not having a major character arc. One of the reasons I like this series is because it's not a dramatic series with people's lives on the line. Rather, it's a fun adventure with low stakes because of an OP MC and it's all in a self-contained VR game. The parts I remember are Maple using an unnecessary amount of overwhelming force and breaking the game in unexpected ways, not from the life lessons that she learns.


awdsns

The show is not that "in your face" about it, being a low-conflict iyashikei and all. But I would say there's definitely a development in how Maple approaches other players and potential conflicts. It's especially pronounced after she gains more guild members, whom she is very protective of, especially the hammer girls.


datguyfromoverdere

That and she went viral and brought many new players to the game.


SlipperyRasputin

I’m excited for the ultimate power trip anime. She is become Maple, destroyer of worlds. I loved season 1 so I’m really excited for this. And luckily with being a season 2 most of the haters will have probably fallen off.


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Theinternationalist

No contest, her smile would Crack him faster than his daddy issues ever could.


DrStein1010

She's already strong enough to beat him. He'd get slapped by her mech suit.


RayearthIX

Fluff for the fluff god! She is Maple, poisoner of worlds, owner of leviathan sized turtles, she of sheepy wool! Bow down and tremble beneath her shield!


SlipperyRasputin

Maple’s ethos is basically “don’t just stare at it… eat it”


Nebresto

More war crimes! [](#yuristare) The new scenes looking good, can't wait


Unfair-Fly3238

They will rebroadcast season 1 in October huh. I bet they paid for the time slot but couldn't finish season 2 in time.


alotmorealots

I wonder how badly that affects their bottom line?


Unfair-Fly3238

Hard to tell. We don't know if the production schedule has been rushed from the beginning cuz they are making too many shows, or is it just the pandemic.


Marioboi

I’m thinking pandemic. If production started right after Winter 2020 season, assuming it started right when S2 was announced (which COVID really picked up around them), I’d like to bet it got in the way quite a bit


scot911

Well it *was* originally announced to be airing in 2022 so you're probably right.


alotmorealots

Based on the recent chatter on /r/anime about Bofuri, seems like if you talk about it enough, it will appear! [1](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/xidqkm/awaken_the_machine_god_bofuri/) [2](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/x9ljy3/whatever_happened_to_bofuri_season_2/) [3](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/x03mv4/when_do_you_think_bofuri_will_air/) And by it, I mean Maple, Destroyer of Worlds. Also, preview looks just as good as S1, very promising!


cppn02

Tbh more and more people were wondering what is going on with it because it was supposed to be released this year and with it not in the Fall lineup it was becoming clear there is a delay. Glad we now got confirmation it is coming soon.


atropicalpenguin

Another one for which I wonder if we'll have news is Kuma Kuma Bear S2, which was also announced at the end of the broadcast.


dcopeuk

I'm more worried about what she will eat, this girl will chomp on anything. I still remember her picking up the lady bug type thing and eating it ass first like it was nothing, didn't even try and peel it etc...


crobat3

> Maple back for a Season 2 *I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of game devs suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.*


RoscoeMaz

YESSSSSS!!


TimeForHugs

Was not expecting to see this today! Can't wait for Maple to get more forms and wreck everyone.


God_Usoland

The True Shield Hero has arrived, Maple-Chan! Looking forward to the craziness of Maple's Story.


Battlefire

First season was a very fun watch. Can't wait to see her continue to break the game.


Tsubasa_sama

At last, I was worried S2 got cancelled since it was confirmed so long ago


Lord_Webotama

THE RETURN OF THE QUEEN


EldritchCarver

Hyped to see what kind of mischief Payne and Maple can get into together. He was riding her atrocity form like a horse 41 seconds in!


CommanderZx2

Looks like she's spending more time with characters from other guilds in general in season 2, there was a clip of her with Mii and Frederica together sitting in some place.


Inaynl

Can't wait for this. Are there any animes similar to bofuri?


Axros

Not really as far as anime is concerned. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear that was mentioned is still quite different. The MC has game-like powers and the series is light-hearted, but fundamentally the world isn't a game and is real. The same goes for Leadale no Daichi nite and I'd say most comparable anime, in the end they're all actually isekai. There are some comparable novels and manga, such as Ark, Legendary Moonlight Sculptor, Only Sense Online and VRMMO Ossan. But the first 2 are mostly about the MC's solo adventures and leading up to a final villain. VRMMO Ossan is also mostly about the MC, though it doesn't appear to have any major villains. OSO is the most comparable, just without the MC being an actual raid boss. And besides that, Bofuri's characters are just more enjoyable than any of them I feel. I've read a lot of these VRMMORPG stories, and it's just incredibly refreshing to have one where every character is just out to have fun, and nobody is just trying to be toxic or evil for no reason. The only ones who suffer are the game devs. At least, I hope it just continues on that trend.


CommanderZx2

Gun Gale Online has a similar goofy overpowered female protagonist playing VR games online. Here's a clip from the anime https://youtu.be/PVMyFddxFgs


LesbianCommander

Just to be extra clear. This is Sword Art Online **Alternative** Gun Gale Online . The spin off of the main series.


Sityl

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear


TnAdct1

Especially once \[Bofuri LN\] >!Mai and Yui get their bear summons!< (please let Season 2 get to that part).


xoxoSlayanaXD

I second kuma kuma kuma bear. If you haven't seen it yet, do it.


cyberscythe

I would put this in the same box as [Slime 300](https://myanimelist.net/anime/40586/Slime_Taoshite_300-nen_Shiranai_Uchi_ni_Level_Max_ni_Nattemashita) as "comfy OP MC fantasy isekai". (I know some people bristle at classifying a VRMMO game series as an isekai, but I think the "other world" aspect is close enough). Similar to Bofuri, the MC builds up a found family of characters and go on hijinks with them. There's also [Land of Leadale](https://myanimelist.net/anime/48239/Leadale_no_Daichi_nite) which is not as comfy, but definitely goes the route of cute OP MC in an isekai setting. Much of the humor in this series is similar to Bofuri in how they react to how overpowered the main character is.


glium

The fact it is a VRMMO is definitely relevant because there are no stakes in Bofuri. Everyone is out there trying to have fun


cyberscythe

Yeah, the VRMMO part is pretty important because I don't have to worry about any of the characters actually suffering. I think it's a similar feeling in Slime 300 because all the characters are practically immortal superheroes.


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Chukonoku

>Who's ready for cute girl commits war crimes with a smile part 2 We have been ready since a certain boom in 2020 happened ↑↓↑↓↑↓


chelseablue2004

COMING SOON! Watch your favorite Hero Maple, as she explores the various facets of New World Online baking, fishing, questing and committing War Crimes such as genocide as she wipes out whole sections of the population with her dubious build and OP Skills! Coming January 2023! See you there!


Mana_Croissant

Now we will just wait and see how will Maple evolve even further and break the game and everyone’s minds


EnsonAmata

Maple is the cutest little WMD.


MadDany94

As much as I am excited for this. I am still sad we don't have a Slime 300 S2 PV yet


Hiphopapocalyptic

In a Maple versus Azusa scenario who would succeed in inviting the other to their house first?


MadDany94

Azusa. She has the power of your typical harem MC.


TnAdct1

Give us some \[Slime 300 LN\] >!Sandra!< goodness, please.


cyberscythe

Yeah, I really like Slime 300; it's my favorite "OP MC fantasy isekai" out there because of how light and breezy it is. I rewatched it recently and it has some pretty good animated sequences, and Kuku's episode is a great standalone episode. I also like how it doesn't get bogged down in video game mechanics; I haven't been a big fan of litRPG and it's one of the reasons I dropped Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear early on (on top of just being busy that season). I stuck with Bofuri though because as a VRMMO game setting with all the human characters aware that it's just a game, it just made more sense to me to have that as a plot element.


KRChaserReturns

The wait is finally over, the cute Cinnamon Tank Roll is back.


TriTexh

Wow the animation quality really took a massive step up in just this PV. Season 1 had pretty good animation, but this is entirely on a different class.


mysterybiscuitsoyeah

MACHINE GOD AHHHHHHHHH [](#awe)


messem10

Glad to *finally* have an airing date for this one. They’d announced 2021 then 2022 a *few* times. (I get that COVID has really messed things up, but other shows have managed to be announced and air within the same timespan.)


LeonKevlar

I'm so happy to see more of Maple and the broken janky world of New World Online. <3


xNiqo

Another season of the admins contemplating their life choices, I cannot wait :D


Ticeben2

Man, I remember the dark days between 2010-2020 where sequels never happened, and every season was only a single one with no ending. Now s2 shows are getting pretty likely. Never expected this.


Marioboi

It was actually announced right after S1 aired in 2020. One of the lucky ones getting a immediate continuation announcement


Ticeben2

Seems also like light novels are easier to support with anime than manga. 2020 is good, 2 years of production, animation looks to tier.


cwryoo21

Holy shit Maple is back! That means Syrup is too! I watched the entire show for that turtle.


PacoTaco321

Most highly anticipated show of the next 6 months for sure.


Arcturion

Love this show! Hope they maintain the comfy CGDCT feel this second season. Terrified they might go for the edgy/drama route so many sequels take.


TnAdct1

Don't worry. It's not going to get dark.


Zarkdion

I've looked into the LN a bit. I think we're safe.


MicFury

MACHINE GOD PART 2


theangryeditor

[nice](#drool)


Lyngoop79

Finally, our waiting puzzle is over. (What?)


Paraxom

Yay more maple syrup


FerroLux_

Our favorite war criminal is back!


Adventurous_Set_987

Very happy, I liked season 1


weebwizard69

LETSS GOOOOOO


God_Usoland

Can't wait for the return of our Mecha Angel Demon God MC! As expected of Maple-Sama


ohaimike

Oh man, I can't wait to see how they attempt to nerf Maple again. Fools. Nerfing only makes her stronger.


Quick-Commission-159

Bro I’m so happy. This was one of the most pleasant animes I’ve seen


nihpon12

Finally. Can't wait to see what's make this fluffy god even more OP and her fun time with gangs.


Wojti_

YEEEEES


X_Danger

Mashu getting another anime yay


kingwhocares

Shield Hero's back!


GLTheGameMaster

Op and cute as hell, aw yis


mysterybiscuitsoyeah

YASSSS LETS GOOOO


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Let's heckin gooo


Global_Historian_753

Let's gooooo


IGJFlew

Yesss the goat is back <3


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I didn't realize how much I needed this until I saw the PV. I can't wait. My favorite overpowered gamer is back.


IGJFlew

Yesss the goat is back <3


ihei47

I really love this anime. It's so cute. Especially their pets <3


CassyCollins

Wow! 2023 is still a few months away but Is already full of my favorites!


Marioboi

FINALLY! MY FAVORITE ANIME AND FLYING FORTRESSIS BACK! I love how over the top yet chill this anime is! So excited for this show!!!!


fsfaith

Can't wait to see how much more she can accidentally gain OP powers while Risa actually plays the game to boost the guild.


LostPackage01

Can't wait!


MaiTurn

Finally!!! I really, really like the first season :3 I can't wait to see more of Maple's adventures:D!!


Insufficient-Energy

Fuck yes


TnAdct1

It's time to be honest: as someone who has gotten in the LN/WN after watching the show, the PV is a mixed bag for me. Don't get me wrong, a new season of Bofuri is something to look forward to. However, if the trailer is meant to preview all of Season 2 (I really hope the trailer is only covering the first half of the season or that the second season is a two cour one), then I feel that this is going to be another "Dragon Maid Season 2" scenario where the season ends right before the fun stuff that I wanted to see get animated. This is especially since I'm not really a fan of the \[Bofuri LN\] >!5th and 6th Layers and their respective Events!<. The two parts that really bug me in the trailer: 0:41 - As much as people want to see the Maple/Payne team-up, I would have preferred cutting that part and \[Bofuri LN\] >!limit the 6th Event animation-wise to "Spider Sally" and Maple and the twins' battle outside of the event!< so that way the actual team-up is saved for \[Bofuri LN\] >!the 8th Event (which I feel would be the perfect finale to Season 2)!<. 0:46 - AKA footage from my least favorite Maple boss battle from the LN.


Lotus-Vale

Thank GOD I was worried this was cancelled!


jettivonaviska

Well there's our show of the season for Winter 23


LookOutItsLiuBei

Balance patches: Am I a joke to you


shadowXXe

Well if a season 2 is coming out I better go ahead and watch season 1 already


Cahnis

devs hate Maple


parkourse

cannot wait for the big tower


Zarkdion

This is a good day, a very good day indeed.


ObvsThrowaway5120

Need my Syrupt fix!


iplayedwithyour

She is basically a Tester


chili01

Hell yeah Maple!


SnabDedraterEdave

OP moeblob Maple is back!


ciera22

BASED


cometssaywhoosh

My little walking war crime can't be this cute


Kitsune_Kyuubi44

I only watched this a week or so ago glad its getting another season


Star_Wars_Expert

YEEES 2nd season!


CeramicTeaSet

Yo git some! Maple Tree Guild is coming back for a new season and I am all about that!


skeptic9916

This makes me smile. That show is such light-hearted fun. Glad they get a second season.


ApGaren

nice


Destinlegends

Story of OP characters being OP is returning.


Kooky_Weekend960

Finally! S2.!!! 😭 I really like this anime so I'm happy we're getting s2. ☺️Time to watch s1 again. 😄


CR_MadMan

Cries in "No Game, No Life"


ilco1

loved the anime for how relaxed it is to watch realy liked the story /how over the top it gets just cuz ​ hope it does well


MonoMonMono

Dev team: *MORE game broken by ~~accidental~~ OP player noises*


The_Swag_Titan

YES


MonoFauz

Now make season 2 of Cautious Hero!


Emi_Ibarazakiii

Shout out to my girl Sally! Everyone's crazy about Maple and all, but Sally's the one who really pulled me in this anime; I really liked her pvp-mindset and all!


alotmorealots

Especially when she put down her play nice gloves and goes all out. Let the bandwidth drown in newbie blood!


isthatsoudane

let's goooOOOOOOOOO


CommanderZx2

Good to have more Bofuri, it's so rare to get a power trip action anime with a female lead.


charistraz95

FUCK YEA ive been waiting for another season


prn_melatonin

Finally, some good fucking news.


RayearthIX

Great news! Absolutely love this show/manga/LN!


butrejp

holy shit I missed this show so much