Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.

Though these anime are different in many ways, they are also very similar: - Both anime take place in a medieval setting in essentially a different world. - While one MC gets reincarnated in another world and the other one just enters through a game, both MCs start out as a very innocent and naive character who quickly becomes powerful. - Both MCs got their OP defenses by not wanted to feel pain and gain additional resistances and attacks through experiences with their enemies. 

There are the same power evolution system, the main character will unlock new abilities until become cheat. 

By their main character, support characters, story, power up almost everything are similar among this two animes. I strongly suggest to watch it. 

- The MC gains new skills by devouring their enemies. - Rather powerless MC becomes extremely strong. - Both MC become leaders (Rimuru of a town and the creatures in it, Maple of a guid, although there is an obvious difference in their leadership skills) - Also isekai! Though in the second one it's a virtual world - Both MCs have either a lot of fans or a lot of followers 

Both are animes where they start off with the MC's getting OP without really noticing it. They have the same wave length in terms of comedy and overall feels ig? Both feel chill but have good action at the same time and the story line doesnt feel left out either in both of these animes.  

1. both MCs gain their powers by eating 2. both MCs are op 3. the MCs can almost not be hurt and one character sounds like rimuru 

If you loved Slime give this one a try for sure. -It has the same "positive" atmosphere of conquering a new world. -Maple is really likeable and over powered due to her not understanding how the game works and her insane luck (and defense). -They even have similar abilities, Devour. -I pick this one over Shield hero because shield hero is more of a "serious" Anime compared to Slime and Bofuri, but Shield Hero is a must watch also. Just make sure you skip the intro it basically spoils everything that happens in the Anime and it's baffling... 

Both shows are about characters gaining overpowered magic skills. Both shows don't take themselves too seriously and are funny. BOFURI is about a girl who is really good at a video game because she put all her skill points into defense and it happened to be a good strategy. The story covers the impact she makes in the game because of her power. I think the Slime anime has more enjoyable characters and better world-building. 

Both are iskeai where the main character quickly farms xp and becomes overpowered. 

Similar mechanics, an isekai/fantasy theme, fun characters with the main character gaining more overpowered abilities in similar ways. Bofuri had characters that were more enjoyable, but Slime has much more plot and world development. 

Both MC (Maple and Rimuru): Started very weak and slowly gain their power via eating. Both have the ability to take little to no damage. Both become so ridiculously overpowered that they are almost unbeatable.  

In both series a young girl gains overpowered abilities and equipment in an online VRMMO game 

Both are lighthearted anime with a a cute girl as the main character Both have RPG style elements both are overpowered one thanks to an overpowered bear suit and her knowledge from playing VRMMOs and the other thank to her character build and her day to day equipment a black armor with red ascents difference Bofuri is a true VRMMO although most of the series is spent in the game world making it like and Isekai and the other is an isekai with the main character being iskeai somehow to a world with an extremely overpowered game equipment and UI also Kuma Kuma kuma bear is slightly darker than bofuri  read more 

both just Pure and lighthearted anime, just mean't to be cute characters having fun together and being friends 

Overpowered lolis in a VRMMO game. 

-VRMMO -Cute Girls -OP main character -Chill anime to watch -Both Have Colourful Art 

Both these shows are moe isekai anime. Although Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear is more slice of life and moe than Max Out My Defense, which is more action focused. But they're both very light-hearted most of the time and have some yuri vibes to add to it. 

They are both VRMMO comedy about a OP main character. 

They are both VRMMORPG power fantasy but moe. 

-in both the protagonist starts in a VRMMO game -in both the protagonist is always getting more and more powerful, even without wanting to -both have a history full of magic, adventure and unexpected scenes 

Both happened in a VR MMORPG. Both have stupidly OP MC who basically can do anything Both MC slowly build up relationships with others and hold leadership roles.  

Although both female protagonists are kind of an airhead in the fantasy world they reside in, they become super strong and gain lots of respect by those around them due to their actions and become quite famous and a target by rivals. 

While Bofuri is just a VRMMO anime compared to Slime Taoshite's full-on isekai, both series feature entertaining and charming casts of characters centered on an OP female main character and boast stunning animation during their action sequences (more so in Bofuri's case). 

Slice of life comedy fantasy without drama to worry about 

Both the main characters are similar as in they are both overpowered Both animes give off the same vibes 

Mc Girls and Overpower 

both of these series have main characters who have max levels and overpower  

Both have an insanely OP MC. Both MC don't really know what they are doing and have to slowly learn from the other cast. Both MC slowly build up relationships. Slime300 is a bit more wholesome while BOFURI has more fighting/action. Both are extremely enjoyable with the very wholesome cast.  

Both Protagonists are shielders Difference Shield Hero is a bit dark and Bofuri is kinda childish but it has good animation 

The protagonist specializes in defense and is accompanied by an ensemble of supporting characters. The route however is vastly different. Both animes will have your RPG craving satisfied. 

The clear similarity to mention is that both of the main characters specialise in shields, tanking and support rather than being an overpowered damage character that we generally get plenty of. However, while the MC of Rise of the Shield Hero (Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari) is forced into having a shield with no say in the matter and looked down upon for it, the MC of Bofuri (Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu) willingly chooses a shield and puts all of her skill points into defence, largely because of her unfamiliarity in the game she's playing. While people are initially sceptical of her choices, her friends and peers begin to respect her playstyle because of it's uniqueness and obvious success. So in terms of attitude towards the main character, Shield Hero is more of an underdog story where you're rooting for the least popular hero while most of the world hates him, while Bofuri is very wholesome and filled with support and acceptance. Another large difference is that Shield Hero takes place in a parallel world and brings people from alternate realities with magic. However, Bofuri is largely set in a VRMMO game, in which the players can freely choose when to log out or leave. Partly because of this, Shield Hero's tone is often more serious than anything in Bofuri, since characters could legitimately get very hurt or injured, which isn't as much of a worry in a VR game. Therefore, if you'd like a show with a more serious Seinen tone, Shield Hero is up your alley. But if you'd like a break from that, Bofuri is a very feel-good series with relatively low stakes, but of course both are very enjoyable series.  read more 

They share the same role as the tank of the party and are eventually seen as overpowered. Both anime share similar RPG characteristics and emphasize the main character grinding for new skills. 

Instead of normal mc's who are mainly offensive, these defensive hero's use shields in their battles. 

both have an unparalleled defense 

Both are fun light hearted animes about cute girls playing a MMO game, where they meet other players, played in tournament and just have fun playing the game.  

Main character is an awesomely cute girl playing VRMMORPG who is too strong and lucky. 

Both shows have a similar a vibe and generally similar tone and premise. 

both tell the creators ov the VRMMO anime the same thing: this is a game, and a game exists so the player could have fun. while SAO:GGO does have stakes, those stakes are there to power this lesson. if you think that you can't watch SAO:GGO because you haven't watched SAO, don't worry! this show is so unrelated that it might as well be a standalone anime. just read the description of SAO s1 and you have all the prior knowledge you need. also, unlike SAO, SAO:GGO is good. 

Both anime happen in VRMMOs. Both MCs are relatively new to VRMMO and do not have any idea what to do. Both MCs become very strong and very popular within the game community. Both MCs use very unconventional tactics to win their battles. Both Anime is quite similar, they are all relatively light-hearted. Where they compete in events and make friends along the way. However SAO:GGO has real-life consequences and everyone is extremely competitive while BOFURI is more light-hearted and everyone is relatively friendly with each other.  

Both shows have similar protagonists - Little Girl - Overpowered - Ditz Bofuri obviously feels more like a video game, where the stakes are much less severe and the adventures are all in good fun. Average Abilities takes place in a conventional fantasy setting and as such their lives are on the line. While the pacing of Bofuri feels natural and calm, Average Abilities feels very sudden. 

Both anime feature OP MCs in other worlds of types. In Noukin, the MC is reborn having "average" abilities, making her super powerful. In BOFURI, The MC keeps stumbling upon over-powered skills because of their unpredictable nature. That is one of the biggest differences between them. BOFURI's MC, in the anime, is unpredictable, and in Noukin, the MC is so predictable that everyone knows her single excuse. But don't let Noukin's current low rating steer you away from it, it is an excellent and fairly well thought-out anime, even explaining how magic is scientifically possible (to an extent, not like the writers did a PHD in it). If you have watched either one of these and thought it was a 7.5 or up, I am sure you will enjoy the other too!  read more 

Both are isekai. A dumb and fun isekai Both are cute girl doing cute thing genre Both are overpowered heroine and its work at a funny way 

2 fantasy adventure animes with ditzy, airheaded and accidentally overpowered protagonists 

Both of these are moe isekai anime that have more action than you would expect from a moe show. Average Abilities gets surprisingly real and dark at times and Max Out My Defense gets very into the action. 

Bofuri is basically SAO if SAO was fun and light-hearted rather than serious and deadly. It's fun and relaxing to watch, and has a lot of cute and kind characters. While SAO makes me hesitant to want to enjoy anything virtual reality (even though the implications are pretty far-fetched and unrealistic), Bofuri makes me wish that deep dive virtual reality MMO's really did exist. Both are good for different reasons and purposes. 

It is similar elements like VR gaming , exploring new reality and new world of Virtual 

I never really managed to get back into SAO, but this series has ignited a new passion in me. If you enjoyed the lighthearted and wholesome moments of SAO, then this show is it. At first glance, it is just a carbon copy of the widely successful anime, and... it kind of is... but going past that, it's a wonderfully enjoyable series that encapsulates the fun aspect of playing in a VRMMO. The story and characters are endearing, and the light tone is just great for those wanting to sit down, have fun, and relax by watching anime. 

They have two different worlds, the real world, and the virtual reality world. The virtual reality world is like a game-based world where you can have skills, weapons, and even level up. I find both of them enjoyable to watch. 

Both using "Gaming" main theme on the series, some elements, stories, time plot, and characters are almost similar each other, especially with the main character of both series. But here's the "slight" differences of both series, if you looking for serious thing-y, watch "Infinite Dendrogram" rather than "BOFURI." 

both are VRMMORPG anime that focus on the MC time in game with just a few shots outside the game so they are like Isekai with gaming elements Both have overpowered MC although Ray (infinite dendrogram)is an average player compared to Maple but he defeated two powerful bosses with help got an advanced class in his first week in the game Differences Infinite Dendrogram is a far darker game/anime as their murder of children NPCs by a nercomancer and the NPCs do not respawn once a NPC is kill like the real world their go going back giving the game world a shocking realism that along with the Tains (NPCs) have complex AI making them almost no different than a master (PC). New World Online the game in Bofuri is the mostly a tradition RPG with respawning monsters, NPCs and boss Monsters although some of these element are in Infinite Dendrogram but the boss monsters are call UBM unique boss monster  read more 

very op main character, similar and even better in my opinion. 

both are about game worlds and fantasy with game mechanics in BOFURI the characters are not trapped and can log off anytime BOFURI is more cheerful and comedic 

Both anime have a similar comedic premise. > Cautious Hero - the mc needs to overprepared and fights over-the-top against his enemies to ensure that he will 100% win and that there's no chance he will lose > Bofuri - the mc maxes out her defense to ensure that she doesn't get hurt because she doesn't like getting hurt/feeling pain Basically, both have a premise that revolves around over-preparedness in a sense.