Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou
Duração: 23 min per ep
Gênero: Comedy, Fantasy
Estudio: Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ
Sinopse:
A man with a passion for vending machines awakens to realize that he has not only died, but he has also been reborn as one of his beloved machines! Although he is a modern appliance in a fantasy world, he requires money in order to keep functioning. He is stuck in one location until a young girl named Lammis stumbles upon him. Amazed by the drinks and food he sells, Lammis uses her "Blessing of Might" to lift him with ease and take him back to the village of Clearflow Lake. There, she officially dubs him Boxxo.
Despite his inability to converse with the villagers, Boxxo becomes an essential part of the community. His goods provide nourishment, and, as he gains new abilities and products, he becomes a staple of daily life. Nobody is as loyal to Boxxo as his first and best customer, Lammis. The more time he spends with her, the more he tries to help her elevate her skills as a young hunter.
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KANLen09
PEAK ISEKAI FICTION HAS ARRIVED! Or is it...that leave ones to ponder so much about. At this point, I'm pretty sure that all of us know about the genre that has become the repetitive joke of the AniManga industry, with works written by more people thinking that they can bring something new to the table (a la Okashi no Tensei a.k.a Sweet Reincarnation) yet fall short when it comes to the overall plot, delivering the same major pitholes that plague many works like it. However, that's definitely not the case for novelist Hirukuma's Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou a.k.a Reborn as aVending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, which is a work of pure art that delivers exactly what it brings to the masses: a typical Isekai, but one that's laden as an infomercial entertainment that is both fun and engaging.
Even if you have not been to Japan before, like the majority of weebs on Earth, the Land of the Rising Sun, is a literate Otaku to these vending machines. Japan's obsession for vending machines is a real phenomenon that you can only experience there for yourself, as you can see at least a vending machine at every nook and cranny all over the huge lands and mountains serving more than the usual food and drinks, even Mount Fuji itself has some of them.
Even more so, this is Hirukuma's wild rollercoaster of a story creating this work, which after losing his father from a workplace accident, he closed down the family business and turned to writing novels, which the Shousetsuka ni Narou a.k.a Syosetu website is the haven of any Japanese individuals looking to publish their stories of fiction. This, coupled with his father's death akin to giving him acrophobia a.k.a the fear of heights, with death constantly on Hirukuma's mind, he constantly thought of the things that he wanted to do before his death, and after unsuccessful attempts to break the mould, he created this work, which this final attempt was 4 years in the making, having described that "[it was] one that was fantastical and original, and one that I wanted to write [...] This wasn't a novel where I adjusted for the readers' needs, or had to think long and hard about constructing a plot. Instead, I pursued my own style for it, and it garnered the most popularity of all my work." And despite the web novel, turned into the 3-volume LN that was the best of his abilities, I've gotta say that this is one very unique Isekai that finally breaks the ever-so-mundane mould of the typical, boring, copy-paste premise that's actually worth more attention than we intitally give it for.
For Hirukuma to develop a story out of Japan's insane likening to them, while it may be far from the very first AniManga to feature vending machines, it is the first to be used in an Isekai reincarnation setting. And while this concept absolutely works, it is accompanied by being a derivative of the usual cliche tropes found in Isekai: the reincarnated protagonist isn't an action hero, but rather a lead who distinguishes himself through clever use of commerce. And that lead protagonist, who's unnamed in real life, dies by being crushed to death from a falling vending machine, whom like the Otaku weeb that he is, gets reincarnated into an immobile vending machine, with his speech being limited to only stock phrases, and like every other fantasy work, is imbued with magical abilities like a defensive force field, invisibility and shapeshifting. How this sentient vending machine levels up is through the dispensing of items, and with sales, converted into points that work like the usual JRPG, from increasing strength to agility and most importantly, modifications to his versatile vending machine body. Not long after, with the encounter of a young female hunter, with her speciality being ridiculous strong power though at the expense of control, after some "Encounters of the Third Kind"-like familiarity, the two hit it off with a given name to the vending machine, both Boxxo and Lammis hit off to the wilderness, with the latter carrying the former on her back, and the story chronicles just as the show's title says: "I Now Wander the Dungeon".
First off, Hirukuma's work here is just as many others have predicted: this is PEAK fiction, and it really is to an insane degree. Sure, you have TenSura's Rimuru and Kumo Desu ga, Nanika?'s Kumoko, but Jidou Hanbaiki really pushes the level of creativity and originality of someone who was uncertain to meet death anytime due to his beloved late father, and that stress may have taken a toll on him, but it truly is a work that is a literate blessing in disguise, going against the formation of a story that catered to the needs of the audience and primarily with the pursuant of his own style. For better or for worse, I'm glad that this is the comeback that Hirukuma would've thought otherwise of achieving something significant with his life, and it indefinitely creamed the crop to rake in the popularity. Because where else in the Isekai space will you be able to see enemies be defeated with Mentos and Coke, as opposed to the same-old sword and shield know-how, only in Jidou Hanbaiki a.k.a Reborn as a Vending Machine will you experience the ingenious genuity of Hirukuma's fan-fictional work.
I am a huge fan of Boxxo and Lammis's relationship, to be frank. And though if you ever had a whiff of thought of Boxxo turning back into a human, there is the possibility, but it also loses the charm of what makes this show work brillantly. That said, the versatile Boxxo is literally versatile at almost everything: being able to transform into different vending machines (which should pique audiences outside of Japan of the insane variety of vending machine types) that serve as the purpose goes towards the people it treats to, not just the female hunter, whom due with her special ability of the Blessing of Might, makes her strong enough to carry Boxxo almost like a bag of sorts, which allows her to control her strength better like a mutual exchange. And despite Boxxo having a crush on Lammis, the latter is a genuine girl who really cares for her friends and loved ones, being that her parents being killed by monsters, essentially making her an orphan of an outcast. And like friends having each other's backs, Lammis holds Boxxo close to her, and if he ever goes missing for even a single beat, she will not hesitate to find him wherever he might be. All of these, and it stil remains in Hirukuma retaining a common first-person style but that perspective remains entirely Boxxo's, which allows for amusing running commentary as he attempts to justify some of the purchases he made when he was human. As is given, more setting details would be desirable, but limiting the world information to Boxxo's perspective is the strongest choice, and where Boxxo does his MC job best.
The supporting characters are a whole party town of fun as well. Lammis's childhood friend Hulemy plays the older sister character relationship despite her tomboyish personality, whom her real trade of work as a talented magical item engineer creates a divergent role towards Boxxo, being able to sense that within this vending machine, lies a human soul within. The party that Lammis and Boxxo spends their story chronicles is called the Menagerie of Fools, led by the skilled fighter-cum-Captain Kerioyl and his mercenary of various magic users, which for the most part, also have a mutual exchange since Boxxo provides most of the survival coverage, and since Lammis's super glue-like closeness dictates Boxxo's every decision to make parties with the people around him, they're like a pair that provides both the supply and demand that is a beneficial trade to everyone. Everyone is a friend to each other, and you absolutely do not want to get on their bad side.
The production values for Jidou Hanbaiki aren't really the best, no thanks to the Studio Gokumi & AXsiZ collaboration, and that decision is somehow made better or worse thanks to director Noriaki Akitaya, who has to continue overseeing Ayakashi Triangle, which made its comeback in part of Aniplex's mismanagement to delay the anime. Of course, you've heard me say this over and over again: a show that has 2 directors or a director who has to bide his/her time to take care of more than 1 anime at any one time is a recipe for disaster, though it seems that Noriaki Akitaya is more keen in this show, which makes up for the best of his directorial duties, even if seen here in its most miniscule of forms.
However, the OST is just tip-top, the embodiment of a fan fiction work. BRADIO's OP "Fanfare" is a swinging banger of a song, but if you're like me who finds it uncomfortably slow, you can afford to tune the song at 10-15% faster speed to get some personalized beats, and if you do, it absolutely SLAPS. But please don't apply the fast speed at Peel the Apple's ED song, which can make you feel childlike all over again with its poppy, childlike tunes. Certainly, the one aspect where it reflects greatly to the show's accordion.
Jidou Hanbaiki is a rather different kind of Isekai: one not to be forgotten for the ages as it easily has writing that is leaps and bounds above the average Isekai with its bizarre concept. It's a concept that is pretty hard to replicate novelist Hirukuma's success, transitioning from being a family business operator to a writer, and how personal tragedy played a key part in that. His hard-won success story is easily heartening, and I pray that if he has a chance to pick up and continue Jidou Hanbaiki, let the fate of gods be so, because this is an Isekai that I want to watch over and over again.
It's a good breather and refreshing take on Isekai, I'll give it as much as that while it isn't perfect by any means. But what does matter is enjoyability, and if you're not put down by the absurdity of its deliverance, this will give you some good vending machines for the soul.
SpectreHub
Guys, it's just a cute old isekai with a frickin vending machine protagonist. The writing in this show is very basic, and the show is simply mid tier. It's not unbearable to watch, and I only watched it in the first place because it is just so conceptually funny. Overall, nothing to be impressed with by the show, which is what I was expecting walking into it. I'll watch season 2 purely to finish what I started lmao. 7.5/10, simple. The review isn't long enough so I'll be more detailed. This season feels more like a slice of life, just watching people learn to live withthe super vending machine infinite food glitch. Gives me the same vibes as Campfire Cooking in Another world, but that anime is much better in most aspects.
The creative combat our protagonist uses is smart--his plans work out way too well though, and he said himself it's mostly been luck. It's mostly just a wholesome anime. The art and animation are simple, and the animators are probably overjoyed with a vending machine speaker half the time. Nothing is especially great about this anime, so it's pretty bland. Definitely just an anime to kill time.
nelcalb
I think the low score is mostly from people who only read the title or only watched the first episode. To me this was a light, funny, heartwarming and very original show, it quickly became one of my favorites of the season. I was quite reluctant to watch it at first, but then I was amazed by how creative and original the author was in using a vending machine as a character. The other characters are not really deep or complex, but are nice and agreable. Animation is also corolful, clean and kind of relaxing. So, If you want to watch something original, light, funny and even alittle silly, something to enjoy without taking it deeply seriously, this is totally recommended.
red-artist
I will get straight to the point. This is very much like any of your average Isekai, but with the hook that our MC is an OP vending machine. At first, it did seem interesting because how does a vending machine do *anything*? Well, that is simply solved by giving our MC all the usual benefits of an isekai world. 1. He can turn into different kinds of vending machines by unlocking them. He can sell food, drinks, magazines, dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide), oxygen supply, water, petrol, AED, masks and the list goes on. we are really exploiting the vending machine hook to itslimit.
2. And he can also learn more non-vending machine stuff like barrier where he decides what can passthrough and what cannot. Obviously, the vending machine part is to just hide the bland personality of our MC (just like any other isekai MC). Because otherwise, this would just be Another IsekaiTM.
The only limitations on MC at this point are that he cannot move by himself (but will be carried by our FMC easily) and he can only use pre-recorded vending machine responses to talk ( people will conveniently understand him anyway). MC also can remove his limitations at any point by just unlocking more skills. so, during the first 3 or 4 episodes, the novelty of a vending machine MC starts wearing off.
The rest of the series is as generic as it could be. A mix of slice of life and adventure isekai. Pretty much all characters are boring. Some of them do have their own mysterious motivations, but within this season, none of those mysteries ever lead anywhere.
Anyway, do watch it, just for the sake of novelty and a few laughs at the ridiculousness of everything. But i wouldn't recommend this for "entertainment".
LuisSV23
I´m surprised. I didn't expect an anime with such a silly initial premise to turn out to be decent. The story itself isn't very deep, and the narrative is aware of that. It doesn't try to be overly pretentious or take itself too seriously, which, in my opinion, is a point in its favor. As for the characters, they are entertaining. It's easy to sympathize with them, whether it's the simple vending machine or the others, regardless of their gender. The world-building progresses at a pace that allows characters to be introduced in a meaningful way, giving them a purpose to appear and interact. The animation is decent, fluidwhen needed and static when appropriate, all while maintaining a good level of drawing quality (though it's not as if a rectangle with eyes requires much effort).
The internal soundtrack is quite mellow and doesn't stand out much, in contrast to the external soundtrack. Both the opening and ending are excellent for the anime. I'd like to highlight the ending, as it reminded me of those quirky Japanese commercials that used to air late at night in the early 2000s.
In conclusion: yes, the story itself is a bit of nonsense, so don't expect profound depth and seriousness. Still, even within that, it respects its own rules and maintains good coherence. So, if you want to unwind with a more laid-back story compared to other isekai series, I highly recommend it.
MidniteAndBeyond
I'm honestly kinda sick of how many reincarnation isekai have been coming out in the past several years, to the point where I just sorta avoid the genre entirely. But this one's premise was just so ridiculous, I couldn't resist. And it actually surprised me! Ya know those indie games that use a single gamepley mechanic for the entire game? That's what this show reminded me of! The vending machine is sentient and everyone else is aware of this, but he can't communicate beyond a handful of pre-set phrases. Not to mention that he can't move on his own since he's, well, a vending machine.But he uses all of those restrictions to help out as much as possible in every situation. And he has a LOT more variety to what he can do than you may think at first glance! You actually get to learn a lot about the wide variety of vending machines that Japan is so well known for, as well! I thought this would just be silly nonsense, but I found myself genuinely anticipating the plot unfolding and wondering how it would all end up. And... it seems I'm still gonna have to wait a bit. But thankfully a season 2 has been announced, so the wait will hopefully not be too long. This show was surprising in a lot of ways, much like a gachapon vending machine! I had no idea what to expect until I took the plunge. And I'm very happy to say that I did! Looking forward to season 2!
8.5/10
killasamurai11
This anime was very thought provoking, and that isn't sarcasm. The concept is extremely simple, but that is what made it charming. Take a MC who can only communicate with canned phrases, it's up to others to try and interpret what he means. It also hilariously raises the question of "what is a vending machine". At face value the anime isn't very interesting, but the story it tells and the world it builds are great. Think of the world outside and around you, are there people who have difficulty communicating and can only use a few phrases? Are therepeople out there in the world who cannot move around without the help of others? Are there people out there who feel like their sense of worth only comes from what they can provide? How can you overcome a language barrier using simple images?
A person with a simple hobby of understanding and learning about vending machines; get to use their weird passion to be helpful. Why wouldn't that be a really great idea to explore? It's a simple anime, but I think that there's a lot to think about from the world and the premise that they formed.
c---5
Probably my favorite "zany isekai premise" so far and hte execution well exceeds the goofiness you'd expect from such an absurd setup. Every episode uses hsi vending powers in creative ways and I enjoyed seeing how the new abilities he gest come into the mix. What I didn't expect was that the actual plotline and characters would be so enjoyable beyond the central gag. Hakkon is the star, but the people around him have really fun personalities and the plots are enjoyable as well. Even the side characters tend to have a decent little arc and the show is even a bit educational about thehistory and uses of some of the more esoteric types of vending machines that Japan has developed.
The animation quality is fairly standard, nothing amazing, but visually they make up for it with strong, memorable character designs and Hakkon himself has a number of interesting forms. There's a lot of great visual comedy from the things he dispenses and the world looks nice.
Thankfully the series has been renewed for a second season, which I eagerly look forward to. I feel like they left off in a good place and the final episode has an exciting battle, but still tantalizes you for a little more. Now to go score some of that sweet Hakkon merch I know Japan's holding out on us in the meantime.
jusephhh
It's your seasonal Isekai anime, releasing this genre every season has become a routine already. If you're looking for a change of pace, chill, and slow life-ish anime this is for you. Although I would not say it's perfect, but overall this is a good watch. This Isekai anime is not an ordinary one because of the fact that the MC is forced to be reincarnated as a Non-Living thing, so this show is slightly out of the ordinary isekai. Thankfully to make each episode fun, the show introduced various characters that help interact with the MC, one of which you can find hilarious. Overall,yes it's an isekai anime but not an ordinary one, which makes this anime good to watch.
FiendishChan
Ladies and gentleman, we have achieved peak writing. As you can read from the title, the main character is a vending machine. BUT, he literally has only the functions of a vending machine, so no psychic powers, no telekinesis, heck even no ability to speak! The main character has LITERALLY became a vending machine. Watch him communicate using preset sentences like "please insert coin", and defeat monsters by using Japanese vending machine products. We do hear his inner thoughts and he does have self-repairing and magic barrier ability, but still it is impressive to see an inanimate object promoting Pringles for its own survival. For such asilly premise characters surprisingly have character, they have goals in life and it is fun seeing them on screen every time. This anime even teaches you with different types of vending machines found in Japanese history, but obviously don't expect anything deep, this is a story of lighthearted adventures of a man content being a vending machine. I advice this anime for anyone who have watched their fair share of isekai, and want to see an interesting take on this trope. As a bonus for watching this show, you'll be able to insult your average isekai MC by having less personality than a vending machine.
And yes, even a vending machine gets more bitches than you
IzanaSolos
How did my life take such a turn that I find myself watchingan isekai about a vending machine? "Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon" is one of those anime series that prompts a serious thought. While people my age are settling down, starting families, here I am, immersed in a story about a guy transforming into a vending machine. What's even sadder is that I'm actually quite enjoying it. You see, the thing about Japanese vending machines are that they are a lot more Japanese, and are a lot more advanced. This anime brilliantly showcases the impressive capabilities of Japanese vending machines—servingup hot meals, simulating motion, and even conjuring force fields.
Let me set the stage for you. We have our nameless protagonist, who one day, while riding his bike, comes across a vending machine in distress. seizing the moment, he leaps into action, and as a result, meets his demise, only to be reborn as a vending machine. The intricacies of the power system in this anime are best understood by watching it, as it can get quite complex at times. It operates on an isekai power system fueled by money.
Here's where our unnamed protagonist encounters his first challenge. He finds himself in the middle of nowhere, devoid of any intelligent life—until, wait, there's a person. Enter Lammis. She discovers him, famished and disoriented, and after sating her hunger, she attempts to communicate with our protagonist. The catch is, he can only utter phrases typical of a vending machine, such as "Please Insert Coin", "Too Bad", or "Thank you very much! I look forward to your next use!", is what women say to me in the red light district, but I digress.
Later, Lammis decides to name him Boxxo. She then carries him back to her village with ease, thanks to her extraordinary strength. Once Boxxo arrives in the village, that's when the real high-stakes, adrenaline-pumping action kicks in. This doesn't mean Boxxo doesn't embark on the typical isekai adventures; he just approaches them a bit differently. And that, my friend, sets the stage for Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon.
What really carries this anime is the vending machine character himself, Boxxo. He embodies the quintessential isekai protagonist—utterly average in every way. The only standout trait is his knack for pulling off Chinese scams. He went so far as to set up an entire Genshin gacha, and I'm convinced he rigged the outcomes, much like gacha games have been doing to me for years.
Then there's Lammis. Her main characteristic, besides being a kind and strong woman, seems to be her difficulty in controlling her punches unless she has Boxxo on her back, acting as some sort of aim assist. The characters lack the depth of real people; they feel more like marionettes being manipulated.
As for the background characters, I struggle to find the words. They might just be the most background characters I've ever come across.
Now, I haven't been overly critical of the anime so far, but it's time to address some glaring issues. The animation can be quite goofy at times. While it's understandable that they saved time drawing the main character, given he's essentially eight lines and a fill tool, they only went all out on the animation once. I also played a little game called "try not to spot a blurry background," and let me tell you, it was impossible.
Admittedly, the animation didn't bother me too much since I was in it for the entertainment value. That's the thing about this anime. It falters in storytelling, pacing, animation, character development, conflicts, themes—you name it. Yes, it's a subpar anime, but I found a strange kind of enjoyment in watching it. It was so bad that it circled right back around to being oddly good, only to loop back into being bad again. A pretty decent isekai if you ask me though. 7/10.
Thank you very much! I look forward to your next use!
RegalFlare
I have so many questions. It felt like I was on a weird trip. I thought the show was going in a completely different direction. I thought it would be more of a comedy, playing on the stario type of isekai, but it did not. The fact that it took itself seriously most of the time was really weird. It felt so bizarre. The show over all isn't bad, but it's not necessary good. It's very middle in the road. The plot is as generic as a isekai show can be. Its very basic. The only thing that sticks out is that this dude isa vending machine. That's it. The animation is fine. Nothing to write home about.
It's the most 5/10 show ever.
ArchangelEST
Reborn as a Vending Machine has to have one of the most ridiculous premises of any Isekai out there, hell, probably out of all of anime. Yet... it's surprisingly decent entertainment. Animation / Art / General Visuals - 7/10 ----------------------------------------------- While not particularly noteworthy in any aspect, the art quality and detail is decent. Animations are unimpressive, but acceptable. Sound / Music / Voice Acting - 7/10------------------------------------------
Pretty standard quality stuff across the board.
Story - 7/10
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By all accounts the story really isn't impressive, yet it's surprisingly stable in quality and doesn't try to be anything but a nice relaxing, ridiculous fantasy ride.
Our protagonist is a vending machine otaku, and as Truck-kun takes another victim, our hero is reborn into a fantasy world as one of his beloved vending machines. Before long he discovers he has some special abilities granted to him, but is otherwise nothing but a vending machine. Unable to move or speak anything but a few set phrases.
Despite the ridiculous premise, the story follows the formula of most fantasy isekai. Our hero finds new friends, uses his newly granted abilities to help them in unique ways, and slowly builds up their reputation in the fantasy world, tackling ever harder foes with his unique vending machine capabilities.
The show never stops being silly due to a damn vending machine being the main character, but outside of that, it's surprisingly "normal". There's lots of slice of life with our Vending Machine protagonist helping people by providing food, drink, accessories and all kinds of necessities. And there's some fantasy themed combat, where our vending machine uses all kinds of vending machine abilities to save the day.
Extra points can be given for the show's willingness to touch topics that are otherwise rarely mentioned. Namely scenes where our vending machine hero offers condoms and later tampons to the fantasy population to help with hygiene issues.
All in all, there are hardly any surprises, but what we get is solid and enjoyable.
Characters - 6/10
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Our protagonist is a rather non-descript young man. After being reborn as a vending machine he retains his mind, but is effectively an inanimate object incapable of properly conversing or emoting. Which makes us as viewers the only ones able to truly assess his personality through his inner thoughts. Those thoughts are fairly simple. He's a nice guy, a vending machine otaku that's apparently totally happy with his new situation, and decides to help anyone in any way that he can with his new powers.
Secondary characters feature a pretty standard selection of fantasy tropes. Though the secondary main character, a super-strength imbued young woman who first discovers our hero, is the one that gets the most screen time. Thanks to her high strength, she is able to carry our hero around and helps them interact with the world better. Before long, the two become good friends, and start looking out for one another.
All the characters are quite likeable, though there's hardly any depth to most of them.
We also get a few minor villains here and there, but there is no overarching grand plot, no great demon king to defeat. Just a vending machine relaxing in a fantasy world.
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Total - 7/10
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Reborn as a Vending Machine is utterly ridiculous in its premise, but underneath is a surprisingly decent fantasy isekai that's sure to appeal to most fans of the genre.
You may not walk away being impressed by anything in particular, but it's still a nice little show to relax to.
Suwanaide
I don't want to like this show as much as I do. Conceptually a lot of it is ridiculous, and it's not even completely internally consistent, because Boxxo seems to lack a lot of qualities modern vending machines possess, like a more varied speech processor. Though I suppose if he had them, it would make certain things "too easy." But a lot of elements of the world are interesting, and it's a new twist on things. The animation is... fine, generally. The music is nothing to write home about. I like the Japanese voice acting. The story seems to bemoving along at a pretty decent pace. It does feel like it's going... somewhere. Not anywhere that special, but somewhere.
Look, on one hand, people are carting around a sentient, overpowered deus-ex-machina vending machine through a dungeon. How can you not give this a try?
On the other, people are carting around a sentient, overpowered deus-ex-machina vending machine through a dungeon. Why in the world would you even think of watching this?
You can make a pretty good case either way. There's usually an underlying sweetness to the show which I gave in to, and I don't regret it. My only fear is that it's going to turn into the weirdest harem anime I've ever seen in the next season. *shudders*
soxrocker04
"The sexiest new anime of the year!" -New York Times "Not the isekai we wanted, but the isekai we needed." -JPM Fumio Kishida "It's on my watchlist." -Crunchyroll User It's gimmicky for sure, but not necessarily in a bad way, and you can tell some thought was actually put into it. After all, it's not everyday that an anime will address topics such as: the need for feminine hygiene products, contraceptives, unreasonable feels for zombie children, how to use an AED, the usefulness of modern conveniences, why you shouldn't give orange juice to zombie children, the science behind dry ice, and why did the author hurt us withzombie child feels. The ending is set up to allow for a second season, but I can't say I'm attached enough to actually want one. This anime is good for a light watch, but it's not an absolute must-see, just something goofy that'll probably end up serious and emotional if it does continue with a second season.
Gameboon
I'm always up for trying out a weird concept, and Reborn as a Vending Machine definitely fits that bill. It was a creative and cozy watch that I enjoyed more than I thought I would. There’s been a noticeable increase in the number of strange isekai concepts over the past few years. I don’t mind, because I always look forward to something novel and fresh. While most of these series fall short in either concept or execution, my experience with Reborn as a Vending Machine was surprisingly good. The main character, Boxxo, manages to build up a bond with many different people and becomes close with thegirl Lammis in particular. The episodes, at least at first, have small-scale problems and the series very much feels like a cozy slice-of-life anime.
It was interesting to see all the different vending machines and how Boxxo uses these forms and their functions to communicate and/or help out in a wide variety of situations. I’ve read that the light novel delves much deeper into the history and capabilities of each vending machine model. Unfortunately, that’s exactly the kind of stuff that gets skipped when an anime adaptation gets made.
My only real complaint with this anime is that the small-scale, cozy vibe lessens as the series progresses. The plot turns towards more serious matters such as defeating a powerful dungeon boss, and I feel that this direction takes away a lot of its original charm.
Normally I have a lot more to say, but frankly Reborn as a Vending Machine was a simple, cozy, entertaining series. The base concept is wacky but somehow they managed to make it gripping enough that my partner and I watched it in a short amount of time.
MechaBoop
It is very self-aware absurdist comedy, if that wasn't already apparent by its very concept. It feels at times like it tries to get away with a lot of contrived solutions to every problem that occurs, but then you remember ITS A FRICKIN FANTASY ADVENTURE SHOW ABOUT A FRICKIN VENDING MACHINE. I especially like how he can communicate complex ideas to anyone without much difficulty, using only the phrases "Hello there!" and "Too bad!". Reminds me of the "Timmy fell down the well" meme from the classic Lassie series. Makes me laugh every time. The whole show is this level of goofy. I love it. Suspend yourdisbelief about what a vending machine is capable of and you will enjoy this.
Avengers007
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon – Another Isekai Anime! 😅 I just started watching this anime today, and I’ve already completed 6 episodes. The main reason I picked it up was the bizarre yet unique concept—being reborn as a vending machine! I was really curious to see how they would execute such an idea. At first, I couldn’t even imagine how a machine that can’t even move could be part of an adventure anime! But the storytelling takes an interesting approach, making it somewhat engaging. But don’t take this as high praise—it's no masterpiece 😅. The story mostly revolves around Boxxo (thevending machine MC) and Lammis (his companion). The vending machine can change types as needed—sometimes a food vending machine, sometimes a book vending machine, and more. The concept is definitely unique, but the execution doesn’t feel very impactful.
Overall, I’d rate it 6/10. It’s different, but not something I’d be super excited about. Watch it if you want to try something new, otherwise, you can skip it.
AeroGunz
“Reborn as a Vending Machine” is what happens when You think too much about whether magic equipment in D&D has a mind of its own. One night, as the young man with a passion for vending machines woke up, he discovered that he had been changed into the object of his devotion. He stood, in his new sturdy but immobile body, on a grass field near a lake in a place not known to him. As he considered his situation he remembered that he had died in a rather silly accident featuring a vending machine. After getting accustomed to his new situation and assessing his newfound skills and abilities, he makes another discovery. He has been transported into another world.
While losing hope he meets a young, energetic and incredibly strong girl. She decides to take him to the nearest town. From that moment they form an unlikely team and go on adventures together.
Yes, the premise is a bit twisted but at the same time pretty interesting. The main cast is pretty soli, even if a little cliche. Speaking of the main cast.
Boxxo - the isekaied, reborn as a vending machine in a fantasy world, titular hero of the story. The name Boxxo was given to him by Lammis because she rightfully came to the conclusion that calling him “You” all the time would be a pain. He has very limited ability to verbally communicate with the outside world, given he can only speak a few lines straight from a vending machine.
When it comes to his powers… yes… despite being a vending machine he’s still OP as most isekai protagonists. At first his abilities consist of selling his goods (it seems that he can sell anything that was in a vending machine that he had contact in his previous life), changing the assortment which he has unlimited stock as long as he has the points for it, changing into different kinds of machines and… oh yes… creating an impenetrable, magical barrier that can protect from virtually anything. You know… the standard vending machine stuff that we have in the real world. Nothing too fancy. As the show goes on he gains more and more abilities and forms. To the point that he is able to defeat a powerful monster that nearly offed his whole team, just by changing forms and using basic chemistry and physics. Near the end he becomes not only a source of nourishment for his companions but also weapons, plans and even healing. OP AF but in a way that’s not totally annoying. Except the bullshit in the last episode, that was garbage.
Lammis - an energetic, positive (most of the time) young girl with a classical for anime allergy for clothes, as depicted by what she’s wearing all the time. She finds Boxxo near the lake after losing all her supplies. Driven by hunger she purchases some drinks as food from the vending machine and decides to take him with her. Of course she first asks for his permission. Despite acting like an air head she does have some analytical skills and can even think on the fly. She deduces that Boxxo isn’t an ordinary magic tool and even thinks of a way that he can, to a limited extent, communicate with others. She does have a personal goal but it’s not stated clearly in the show, but it is stated that she would like to have a proper conversation with Boxxo and maybe even for him to taste her cooking.
Apart from that there isn’t much to tell about her apart from that she gets scared easily, doesn’t like ghost stories or anything horror related, can tell Boxxo’s state of mind… somehow, and is probably too attached to him. Seriously it’s bordering on obsession. Someone get her some help.
Hulemy - she joins the main cast after being saved from the “geniuses” who kidnapped her and Boxxo. Truly the big brain move on the part of the villains. She’s a childhood friend of Lammis and a skilled magic-item engineer. She’s competent as an engineer and intelligent, she’s the first person to deduce that a human soul resides inside Boxxo. Unlike Lammis she’s more thoughtful with her actions but still gets involved with her friends shenanigans. When it comes to the main trio she’s the most mature but still loves to tease Lammis. She showed compassion to the victim when she witnessed the abuse of magic-item engineering. Showing that she has more respect both for the craft itself and its uses than some of her colleagues. The thing that’s strange to me is that an engineer didn’t want to disassemble Boxxo to see what makes him tick. I guess that after she found out about the human soul in him she might have started to see him in a different light but I would still like an explanation. She’s probably the most interesting character in the show and is criminally underutilised. I would love for her to take centre stage more often than just in two episodes.
There are more recurring characters in the show but they don’t matter much in the grand scheme of things. They are just there to show how important Boxxo is to the adventurers or just make Lammis look like she’s more than just Boxxo’s transport.
When it comes to the plot… yeah… there isn’t any overarching one. It’s just things that happen to Boxxo and ways that he deals with them. Thanks to the premise itself I don’t really mind that we have a passive protagonist. Something that I usually despise in any kind of medium. This time? I don’t mind it because having a vending machine with a grand goal would be even more insane than the story already is. So yeah. Congratulations show, You made me not mind something I usually hate. Gold star.
Apart from that… it’s ok. Don’t get me wrong, I did have fun watching the show but it’s nothing too original when it comes to the plot itself. The originality comes from the uniqueness of the MC but that’s it. Because he’s passive, he usually just protects people with his barrier in the beginning from situations that You saw a million times in millions of other anime. But, because he’s mostly defensive there is still a little bit of drama. Not much but enough to not get bored watching. When he gets even more OP the show loses most of its tension. Even the last episode that had the most drama by far, was brought down to mediocrity level thanks to the bullshit that Boxxo pulled out of his… I want to say ass but do vending machines have those?
I did find some things a bit repetitive and annoying. The amount of times Boxxo gets separated from Lammis is pretty ridiculous. I think only one of those times felt organic, when they were fighting the boss of the level. The other times it was just a pretext for the story to introduce new characters. I don’t want to say it’s lazy but it’s repetitive af and gets old after the second time. Another thing is Lemmis' obsession with our cuboid MC. I get that some people are avoiding her because of her blessing that makes her a bit clumsy and a hindrance to an adventure party but come on. There are times when the show frames her attachment as almost (I’m gonna use that word even if it’s not needed) romantic.. And Boxxo likes it! Granted from his perspective it’s more understandable, he was a young man with urges and she is an attractive lass, but what reasons she has to treat him like a potential partner are beyond me. Like “The Doors” sang: “People are strange”.
All in all this is not a terrible show, it’s not great either but it is enjoyable. The comedy is a hit or miss, it did miss for me most of the time but there are episodes (interestingly enough all of them are without Lemmis much in them) that are pretty well written and prove that the show had potencial bo much more than just a silly comedy.
I think it’s still worth a watch if You like anime that let You just relax and give Your brain cells a rest.
