Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou

I'm very sad with the current adaptation of this series. I've read the original source material (the light novel) and it was very intriguing and informative as it actually delved into the history, costs, mechanism and detail of unique and unconventional vending machines around Japan.

That was the CORE of what made the series fun to read in the first place, learning all about what the author went out and researched to share with the audience so that one day they themselves might have a chance to try it.

They also completely skip over hakkon's inventory management/coin management details, how he gets his upgrades/when he upgraded (except ... for that brief mention of him increasing his stats during bandit abduction). Every time he takes on a new form in the light novel it's an eye opening experience as it details why he allocated his precious coins into it, the where he tried this vending machine out, how people felt about it, and more.

Unfortunately, the studio and people behind the anime adaptation decided to ignore all this and simply adapted it to another adventure Isekai. The lazy animation, lackluster detailing, cliche dialogue, and more were all non-existent in the source material. The studio butchers it so hard that half the time you don't even see the details of the actual vending machine he transforms into just a bright ass light covering everything.

First time leaving a review on this site as this series left a terrible taste in my mouth as I continue giving it more chances hoping it will become something more than a disaster.

Imagine one day you are dying and instead of actually being dead,you got reincarnated in another world...as a vending machine A VENDING MACHINE,not human,not animal,not plant,not some fantasy weapon,no...A VENDING MACHINE.This anime is basically what happened if you are drunk or high and start spouting nonsense but suddenly your writer friend said "that's a good idea" and you know what's suprising ? It's actually really good.

Instead of making an isekai with a plain looking MC like a normal human being,the author decide to make thing that give people things as the MC and if you thought that the vending machine gonna have some super duper ... cool magic ability like the sword from that one sword isekai,no... not at all, it's just a vending machine,it can't fly,it can't do some telepathy or elemental attack,no,just being a vending machine,oh and he can shapeshift...INTO ANOTHER VENDING MACHINE,this dude reincarnated as the Most OP vending machine in fiction cause isekai just can't stop making their MC very OP.

All of that aside, this is actually a pretty cute isekai that doesn't take itself too seriously,the character doesn't feel flat or boring, everyone actually feels different,in fact some of them feel more lively than some "serious isekai".

The MC despite having fate worse than death, doesn't even feel a single fear or identity crisis,some wacky god reincarnated him into another world, taking his ability to move,his ability to talk and his ability to become a human being,essentially trapped in his own "body" yet he smiles and enjoy it like it was the best of his life.

The heroine,Lammis is charming,she got a thing going on with her,the author doesn't make "carrying a vending machine " as her entire personality.

The animation is on point,it's not perfect or visually stunning but it's perfect for a lighthearted and comedic anime like this.


The opening music is amazing, it's calming yet pumping as well,i don't expect less from a song that was made by BRADIO


Overall it's a very good side anime, don't think too much about it,just turn off your brain and enjoy it,if you looking for an isekai with heavy story and strong plot,mushoku tensei is right there, don't watch this one unless you want something refreshing and "unique".

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 a ... Vending 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.

Let me start by saying that just like most people here, I came here to watch the anime just for shit and giggles (and also cause i'm a bit curious about how the anime goes due to the absurdity of the damn premise). Usually I'm the type to wait for an anime to end so that I can just binge-watch the show for later, but curiosity got the better of me and I decided to watch Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (or Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou in Japanese) while it's still airing.

And to my genuine ... surprise, I unironically enjoyed it a lot (i know, i'm sorry). I enjoyed the chemistry between Lammis and Boxxo (or called Hakkon in Japanese) and find it quite endearing (in terms of how Lammis is quite understanding towards Boxxo, despite the problems that Boxxo in terms of communicating has due to being a literal magical vending machine), as well as other characters like Hulemy and more. And I also like how due to Boxxo's knowledge in vending machines, he creatively uses them to his advantage in certain situations, as such when the time when he got the idea to give a food to some chefs, then later gives them the ingredients needed to make said food to teach them how to make said food. And also because of the absurd premise, at times it can be funny (and it had gotten the laugh out of me sometimes).

And also the opening and ending song of this anime is quite catchy (and the lyrics of the song are quite cheerful and nice, definitely fitting for an anime like this).

Of course, as for whether or not I would recommend it, so far, yes, as long as the absurd and simple premise of the anime is something you wouldn't mind about. Also obviously despite how much i praise the anime, it isn't perfect, but so far it's quite enjoyable.

What are the odds that Anime gods shall conspire and bring us something so ridiculous that it turns out to be entertaining. Well, apparently it is very high. In fact it is turning out to be one of the most refreshing ideas of this season. The Vending Machine Isekai may seem at first to be the last stray for Isekai before it went too far, but nothing is going too far it seems.

Plot: The title itself gives away the plot, and it is really that simple. Though it's simplicity and earnestness is what makes this decent. The way things happen, the way people interract, react ... and transact is eerily similar to how people would react if it were really real. So much so, that the fact there is a magical vending machine amongst the other characters does not make it seem any less believable or something to laugh at, because it is already that ridiculous.

In fact, it seems fitting that things happen as they do even when the whole premise is way past bonkers to begin with. The humour may seem a little forced at times because of how outrageous the concept itself is, but overall it compliments well the idea.

Characters: You'd think apart from the vending machine and the one looking after him, everybody would be a one note cut out of some trope. Surprisingly it isn't the case at all. For some reason the characters here have more personality then most other Isekais, which is even more perplexing.

Animation: The quality of animation is surprisingly decent. This is hardly your run of the mill isekai level production values, it is certainly much more than that. The scenes are smooth and fluid unlike the janky mess that most shows pass off as animation.

Music: It does it's job as it should. The opening and Ending music is standard too.

Enjoyment: The fact that something so obnoxiously ridiculous could be done tastefully, and that too with a decent amount of thought put into it is itself a recipe for enjoyment. In the end people tend to care about the little things and that is where it seems to be thriving.

For instance, there is a scene where the Vending Machine Isekai protagonist contemplates that he can't give away things for free before he has turned a profit. As the profit, or the points he earns by selling the articles he has to offer go directly in maintaining his health bar, and helps him acquire skills. If he is not cautious he will be dead. He can do good and become powerful after he has turned a profit, sold his articles, and to no one's surprise he does exactly that.

This simple fact that most Isekais will gloss over these kind of little things, and make the protagonist all powerful without any serious thought put to it, without thinking of the consequences is what turn off most viewers. And, the fact that a vending machine of all things contemplates this much is what makes it this ridiculous.

So is this the most ridiculously outrageous Anime of the season, possibly of the year, Yes, quite possibly of the last few years. Though, is it the most outrageously ridiculous Anime of the season, No, certainly not. There is enough enjoyment to be had here, but of course this isn't going to be for everybody.

You know.

If I told you, that an anime about an Isekai, that is about a VENDING MACHINE, and that it'd actually be more enjoyable then it seems. I doubt you'd believe me. But here we are, and it's actually....Good? Let me explain.

Story and characters: 6
The story pretty much is as told on paper. Usual Isekai situation, but only this time, the person being isekai'd, becomes a Vending Machine in a new world. Being unable to properly communicate with anyone, unless it's through usual thank yous, and other phrases that a machine of it's nature will speak to you after using it. But if it's ... not the strange concept that draws you in, it's more the fact this feels like two animes into one. The Vending Machine in a sense is the 'main character' but because of the set up, it's presented as if he's a side background character, while still being able to help out. Which will stand out than other Isekais. Which will bring more eyes to the product as a whole.

What helps with the characters more, is that they're not only a colourful cast, but because of how it's presented, you'd want to know more about the characters you've gotten. As you also feel there is going to be more to it then it seems, with how some of the characters act, and are presented. With the sort of vibes you get from them. A highlight has to go to Lammis however, as she's adorable in all honestly. Very strong too. A character worth rooting for.

However, I do feel that once the 'haha it's a Vending Machine' novelty wares off, it may be casted aside a little bit. Which isn't it's own fault if such happens, more that the thought of it would draw eyes, and if those eyes aren't entertained by what they are seeing, then they'll drift away.

Art and sound: 7
They really do well to capture a lot of things, from how characters look and sound, to how the backgrounds look like there has been detail of care about it, and not some off putting looking thing. The main questionable thing, of course will be the elephant in the room. Or should I say, the Vending Machine in the room. It's not bad, but more seeing anime eyes on a vending machine...It's gonna take some getting used to haha.

A Vending Machine in a new world sounds real weird, but it's surprisingly good, and may continue to be such, if it grabs us with a compelling story. The main issue, is more that people won't give it a fair shot, due to it being such, but I'd say, give it a chance, and see how you like it.

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 with ... the 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.

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 a ... little silly, something to enjoy without taking it deeply seriously, this is totally recommended.

Finally a Really good generic isekai that stick to it gimmick and play into it REALLY well. Just a FUN Light hearted isekai.

It's IS really good, better than you might thought for a generic looking isekai. While it IS another generic isekai with a unique premise, this one does have a really good gimmick that it stick through and DOES use this gimmick to driven the plot.

The protagonist as a vending machine is VERY interesting and the anime does play into this premise a lot instead of casting it aside and just solve everything with "MAGIC" like other isekai. The hurdle that the protagonist have ... to overcome from just being an unmovable, untalkable vending machine is very interesting and fun to watch he solve it through. The other mc, Lamis, is also just very adorable and cute, and is very enjoyable to see them interact and help each other, with no romance intention, as of now.

The plot is very generic though, and is very light headed. SO you can enjoy this anime without worrying for a headache or drama.
The production quality is a little bit above average for the isekai genre, and overall is watchable, but not wow for sure.

THE CONS though is that other than the MCs, a lot of side character feel a bit unalive, that just exist to move the plot and have only one personality traits for them to stand apart.

In conclusion, Its a good fun isekai with interesting gimmick for your brain to think and follow though. It's very light heated with little to no drama, so if you're looking for something like this, this is the show for you.

Honestly this isekai wasted such an original scenario.
How many anime are out there in which the protagonist is a vending machine? One. So the potential for really new perspectives, never seen before, is there.

But here comes the catch. The anime doesn't capitalize on the original plot idea. Instead it sticks to generic isekai tropes. When I started watching I mainly looked forward to see how the vending machine communicates, how it moves around and generally problems that arise when somebody is suddenly a metal box. But the anime chose the easy way out. E.g.: How does the box even start communicating with humans? Random girl ... starts talking to it and decides in 1minute that it must be an intelligent item or whatever; How does the box move around? Random girl decides to move it around. I mean I also carry random boulders around when I suspect that they are an intelligent being; How can the box make efficiently money when it can't move around itself? Random girl fk takes the gigantic vending machine to every place she goes. Even to the bath; How does the box communicate more complicated stuff with humans? Idk everybody seems to be able to read the mind of the fking vending machine; etc...

See where I'm going here? The only appeal of the anime is taken from you by the anime itself. What is left is your ordinary isekai with characters a, b and c, subpar animation. Doesn't help that the plot is trah tier as well.

Tldr: My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined

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 a ... silly 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

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, fluid ... when 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.

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 the ... history 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.

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.

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—serving ... up 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!

When I heard about the premise of this isekai I thought its very existence was shameful. Having watched 7 episodes out of sheer boredom I can confidently say that I was right. Man is this show bad.

It tries to be wholesome, which is nice I guess. But it never evolves whatsoever beyond its basic premise. It's about as dull as you'd imagine an anime about a vending machine would be.

Though let me dispel any illusions you may have: the vending machine can't move, talk, nor use magic. It's a vending machine. It can create a barrier, change the type of vending machine it ... is, and change what it stocks. That's it. It has like 4 canned phrases it can say like "Hello there", "too bad", "thank you very much", and "I look forward to serving you again." That's it.

And for added context I'm a huge isekai fan. I like the vast majority of them. This just isn't it.

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 there ... people 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.

Among the many Isekai we are getting each season, it's nice to have one that break the mold and does something so crazy that might be considered weird, weird is fine, weird is better than expected, and when this anime has some of the "expected" or overused scenarios, we are getting them from a completely new kind of protagonist,

Good animation and original premise, if you've enjoy Tondemo Sukiru de Isekai Hōrō Meshi chances are high that You'll also enjoy Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou (Man, are anime titles getting mouthful)

Worth to keep giving it a chance.

"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 with ... zombie 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.

Here is my review of this anime in 2023!

Story (8)
The story is about a man who's reincarnated as a vending machine. But it's not a standard vending machine, He can evolve and upgrade by using the poin he got from the sales. In the middle of the journey, He bumps into a girl who has a ridiculous strength and becomes a best friend. That's where His journey began as a vending machine.

Art (8)
The art of this anime is good. I like how they use several vending machine transformations.

Sound (8)
All the sounds that they used were very good and adjusted to the animation.
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Character (8)
The main character is very memorable along with the supporter.

Enjoyment (8)
It's enjoyable to watch this movie in 2023.

Overall (8)
Recommended to those who love adventure, isekai, and action anime.

*I prefer if this anime has more action :)