---
title: "Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/reborn-as-a-vending-machine-i-now-wander-the-dungeon-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 207564
imdb_id: "tt28100731"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 36
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 65
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/reborn-as-a-vending-machine-i-now-wander-the-dungeon-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

This television series is a fantasy comedy that follows the story of a middle-aged man. The man's life comes to an end in a traffic accident, but his story takes an unexpected turn. He is reborn into a new form that he had admired in life. This new form is a vending machine, and it is reborn in a dungeon that is inhabited by monsters. The vending machine is unable to speak or move on its own, which creates a challenging situation for it. The series explores the situation of the vending machine in the dungeon, presenting a unique and humorous take on the fantasy genre.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man is reincarnated as a vending machine and must survive in a dangerous monster-filled dungeon."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- creative survival mechanics

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited protagonist mobility
- unconventional narrative
- Tone & Suitability: The series features fantasy violence and mild peril within a dungeon setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, isekai, absurdist, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon season 1 is an anime series based on a light novel series. The story revolves around a man who awakens to find himself reborn as a vending machine in a fantasy world. He is initially stuck in one location until a young girl named Lammis discovers him and uses her "Blessing of Might" to lift him and take him to the village of Clearflow Lake, where she dubs him Boxxo. Boxxo becomes an essential part of the community, providing goods and services to the villagers, and gains new abilities and products over time. He is particularly close to Lammis, who is his first and best customer, and tries to help her improve her skills as a young hunter. The series features a mix of comedy, action, and adventure elements, set in a fantasy world with a sci-fi twist.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 36
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 27 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jun Fukuyama** as *Hakkon (voice)*
- **Kaede Hondo** as *Lammis (voice)*
- **Shiki Aoki** as *(voice)*
- **Miyu Tomita** as *(voice)*
- **Kazuya Nakai** as *(voice)*
- **Ai Kayano** as *(voice)*
- **Atsushi Miyauchi** as *(voice)*
- **Takuya Eguchi** as *(voice)*
- **Daiki Yamashita** as *(voice)*
- **Junya Enoki** as *(voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
A man dies and is reincarnated as a vending machine inside a dungeon.

### Q: Can the protagonist speak?
The protagonist cannot speak on his own.

### Q: Can the protagonist move?
The protagonist is unable to move on his own.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in a monster-infested dungeon.

### Q: What is the protagonist's background?
The protagonist was a middle-aged man who had a passion for vending machines.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*