“If you win, you get another one for free!”

- Boxxo


Story!

Isekai vending machine, pans out exactly as how one might expect from such a crazy title. The main character is a vending machine maniac that got reincarnated into a vending machine, in another world where monsters and magic is commonplace. The concept of the story is unique and feels like a breath of fresh air from the list of rpg and fantasy series in the genre. If you like isekai novels that are lighthearted and comical, then this book is for you! But if your into world-building and OP characters, then this might not be your cup of tea.


Art!

There’s really nothing much you can say about the art style. But in terms of compatibility, the lively and energetic character designs, really fits in with the overall mood and tone of the book. Personally, I really like the character designs for Boxxo and Ramiss.


Character!

The characters are all unique and entertaining. Stereotypical characters such as Shirley and Suori doesn’t really get in the way of storytelling that much, and are mostly in it for the comedic relief. Aside from the other characters, what really stood out for me was the way the main characters were written. Personally, I really like the fact that the protagonist and the main heroine’s role get’s thrown upside down throughout the story.


Enjoyment!

Personally, I really enjoyed the story and the way the characters interact with each other. And if you compare it to other series of the genre, it could easily hold it’s own against other titles with the same premise such as Kumo desu ga nani ka?, and surprisingly stand toe-to-toe, with isekai comedy such as Konosuba. Honestly, with the increasing demand for isekai anime, It wouldn’t really be surprising to see this novel get an anime adaption, within the next 3-5 years at best. Come to think of it, I wonder how they’ll handle the coca-cola and mentos scene in the anime? (laughs)

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When I was walking into Barnes & Noble. Skimming through selves of manga and LNs. This LN caught my interest. I read the small summary on the back and the whole idea of an Isekai in which the protagonist is reborn as a Vending Machine sold me. I am a huge fan of the Isekai genre and whenever I see an LN or a manga I usually pick it up. This LN took about a week to finish, note that I work and have school so the only time I had to read the novel was during breaks and lunches. So I am pretty sure anybody else can read the novel less than the week I took to read it. I would 100 percent recommend this LN to anyone who is interested, likes, or loves Isekai. The Chapters are well slipt so before you know it one would have already finished reading the novel. Hirukuma did an amazing job telling this story and in a way gives an entirely new take with the Genre. A Vending Machine Maniac killed by what he loves and then reborn into another world as a Vending Machine. Granted, with a protagonist being a Vending Machine; one would think the novel/story would be terrible. Well in a small percentage that person would right, but at the same time totally wrong. It is one of the cases where you can say don't judge a book by its cover. The beginning is a little slow but once the author starts to explain that "Boxxo", the main Protagonist, has traits and skills he can acquire. The story starts to get interesting from there. A brief rundown on how it all works for "Boxxo" is he able to take currency from that world and converted to Yen which then he converts into skill coins. I won't get into further detail about how these skills coins are used since it might be considered a spoiler but overall it made everything make much more sense. The characters are what you'd imagine from an Isekai. Ranging from the goons who have nothing better to do than to steal and cause havoc. Waifu(s), since at the moment they are three girls well actually four if people want to count a tsudere loli type. Of course your fantasy races but for volume one, it is limited to Frog, bear fiend's, and serpents. And of course, the locals in which "Boxxo" interacts with at a daily basis. Once I finished the LN, I felt accomplished and the read was very much enjoyable and a blast to read. If anyone is interested in reading this Isekai I would highly recommend it.

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