English Dub Review: Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon “The Dungeon Goddess Grand Prix”

Overview

To help boost morale, Munami holds a popularity contest amongst the ladies living in Clearflow Lake stratum.


Our Take

This episode took an unexpected turn with a beauty pageant inside the dungeon, blending comedy, light fanservice, and quirky character dynamics. What started as a seemingly filler setup with costumes and over-the-top presentations actually carried more weight than expected, giving several characters their own standout moments while keeping the energy playful and self-aware.

The contest leaned into the series’ sillier side, from makeup transformations to exaggerated reactions, while still planting seeds for future developments. It felt like a breather after the heavier action arcs, hearkening back to the earlier slice-of-life style episodes that let the ensemble shine without relying too much on the central conflict.

Overall, the episode succeeds more as a lighthearted diversion than as a major story driver. It provides humor, fan service, and charming character interactions, serving as a reminder of the show’s more carefree appeal while subtly hinting at future complications. Even if it doesn’t advance the plot in a big way, it leaves a fun impression that balances out the season’s more serious moments, and had one hell of a cliffhanger by the end…