Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. 2 | Episode 1
The second season of Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.</i> 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. </i>
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