English Dub Season Review: Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 3
Based on the light novel series written by Hirukuma and illustrated by Itsuwa Kato (original edition) and Yūki Hagure (revised edition), an entire year has passed since Boxxo arrived at the village of Clearflow Lake. Alongside Lammis and his other friends, Boxxo has been able to create a steady customer base and even halt the Netherlord’s evil plans to invade the different strata within the dungeon. However, some of the former members of Menagerie of Fools, who have joined the Netherlord’s side, are still at large. Determined to protect everyone’s safety and maintain the status quo of Clearflow Lake, Boxxo sets out to find the fugitives and put an end to the Netherlord’s oppression using the various vending machine forms at his disposal.
On the technical side, Season 3 continues with much of the returning staff that had helped establish the series, building on the foundation laid by the previous two seasons. Takashi Yamamoto remained as director after taking over the role in Season 2, while Masayuki Takahashi continued as assistant director. Tatsuya Takahashi once again handled the series composition and scripts, with Takahiro Sakai returning to adapt Yūki Hagure’s original character designs for animation. The musical score was again composed by Yuta Uraki and Keita Takahashi. The opening theme song is “Vending Machinism” by Vivarush, while the ending theme song is “Dazzling Rendezvous” by FUWAMOCO.
Reborn as a Vending Machine returns with the same relaxed charm and unusual creativity that have defined the series from the start. Despite a premise that could easily have worn out its welcome, the anime continues to make Boxxo’s journey entertaining through clever use of his vending machine abilities, enjoyable character interactions, and a surprisingly warm atmosphere. Rather than attempting to completely change its identity, this season focuses on delivering more of the humor, adventure, and slice-of-life moments that fans have come to expect.
A major part of the season’s appeal continues to come from the chemistry between Boxxo, Lammis, and the rest of the cast. The show once again finds creative ways to expand on its central gimmick, using Boxxo’s abilities to solve problems in ways that are both ridiculous and surprisingly clever. From dungeon encounters to smaller character-focused moments, the series remains at its best when it allows the cast to simply interact and have fun. Although some developments can feel predictable and certain story elements could have been explored further, the season maintains the same lighthearted spirit that has helped separate it from more conventional isekai titles.
Compared to the previous installments, Season 3 feels more like a natural continuation than a major reinvention. Season 1 benefited from the novelty of its unusual premise, while Season 2 worked on expanding the world and building upon the foundation that was already established. This season settles comfortably into the identity the series has created, focusing less on introducing new concepts and more on delivering another enjoyable chapter with these characters. While it may not capture the same sense of surprise as the beginning of the journey, it still understands the appeal of the series and continues to make the most of its unique setup.
The animation and music remain consistent with the style established in the earlier seasons, maintaining the colorful fantasy atmosphere and upbeat tone that fit the series so well. The character designs continue to be expressive, and the soundtrack effectively supports both the comedic moments and the more emotional scenes. While the production does not always deliver standout animation, especially during larger action sequences, there are still moments where the direction and atmosphere help the show shine. The English dub also remains one of the strongest aspects of the production, adding plenty of personality and energy to the cast.
Overall, Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3 continues to be a series that succeeds simply because it embraces its wacky premise with its eccentric yet likable characters and a compelling world. It may not compete with the most ambitious or visually impressive isekai out there, but it has never needed to. Across three seasons, the series has remained faithful to its strange premise and transformed what could have been a one-note joke into a surprisingly memorable adventure filled with creativity, humor, and heart. There is currently no word of a Season 4 as of writing this, but the journey feels far from impossible to continue. For a show that started with such a ridiculous concept, it is impressive how much charm and longevity Boxxo’s adventure has managed to build over the years.
