The highly anticipated second season of “Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon” is just around the corner, and recent updates have fans buzzing with excitement. A new video has dropped, revealing more about the cast, previewing the opening song, and confirming the July 2 premiere date. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about the upcoming season.
Premiere Date and Where to Watch
“Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon” Season 2 will officially premiere on July 2, 2025, in Japan. The series will air on Tokyo MX at 10:00 p.m. JST, followed by BS NTV at 11:00 p.m. and AT-X at 11:30 p.m. JST. For viewers in Japan, the anime will also be available on streaming services such as d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai.
Crunchyroll streamed the first season outside of Asia, so it’s likely they will stream the second season as well.
New Trailer and Key Visual
Along with the premiere date announcement, a new main trailer and key visual have been released, offering a sneak peek into the upcoming adventures of Boxxo and Lammis. The trailer showcases exciting new scenes, characters, and the challenges that await our favorite vending machine in the dungeon.
Opening Theme Song
The new video also unveils and previews the opening theme song for Season 2, titled “Mirai Cider” (Future Cider), performed by the band BRADIO.
Returning and New Cast Members
Many familiar voices will be returning for the second season, along with some exciting additions to the cast.
Returning Cast:
- Jun Fukuyama as Hakkon (Boxxo)
- Kaede Hondo as Lammis
- Miyu Tomita as Shui
- Kazuya Nakai as Kerioiru
- Ai Kayano as Firumina
- Atsushi Miyauchi as Director Bear
- Daiki Yamashita as Aka
- Junya Enoki as Shiro
- Takuya Eguchi as Michelle
- Rena Maeda as Mikene
- Shiori Izawa as Suko
- Yū Serizawa as Pel
- Sora Tokui as Short
New Cast Members:
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Hebui
- Rie Takahashi as Kikoyu
- Kotomi Aihara as Hyūrumi (replacing Shiki Aoki, who is on hiatus)
Production Staff
While the animation will continue to be produced by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, there are some changes in the directorial staff. Takashi Yamamoto (known for “Jewelpet Twinkle” and “Nanatsuiro Drops”) will be taking over as the director, replacing Noriaki Akitaya from Season 1. Tatsuya Takahashi is returning to oversee the series scripts, Takahiro Sakai is again adapting Yūki Hagure ‘s original designs for animation, while the first season’s chief animation director Naoki Yamauchi is also designing the characters for the second season.
What to Expect From Season 2
For those unfamiliar with the series, “Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon” tells the story of a man who dies in a traffic accident and is reincarnated as a sentient vending machine in a fantasy dungeon world. Unable to move or speak beyond typical vending machine phrases, he must find a way to survive and help others while navigating the dangers of the dungeon. He befriends Lammis, a young adventurer who carries him around, and together they explore the dungeon and face various challenges.
Season 2 promises to delve deeper into Boxxo’s powers and Lammis’s development as a dungeon explorer. The trailer hints at bigger challenges and new enemies, so viewers can expect an action-packed and humorous continuation of the series.
Story
The light novels follow its titular protagonist who, after being crushed to death by a vending machine, is reincarnated as a sentient vending machine in a fantasy dungeon world. He can see and hear but is immobile, with his speech being limited to stock Japanese vending machine phrases, such as “Hello there” or “Too bad”. As a vending machine, he discovers he can dispense any item he has bought in his previous life, and can convert such sales to points, thus sustaining his existence.
A Unique Isekai
“Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon” has gained popularity for its unique and humorous take on the isekai genre. The series combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and comedy, with a vending machine as the unlikely hero. Its quirky premise and heartwarming moments have resonated with viewers, making it a standout title in the isekai genre.
Where it Started
The series was first released in 2016 as a web novel by the author on the website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, which publishes user-generated content. It was later acquired and published by Kadokawa Shoten in the same year. In August 2021, ASCII Media Works’ shōnen manga magazine Dengeki Daioh began serializing a manga adaptation illustrated by Kunieda.
Final Thoughts
With a confirmed premiere date, a new trailer, the opening theme song preview, and additional cast members, the anticipation for “Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon” Season 2 is at an all-time high. Get ready to insert coin and join Boxxo and Lammis on their next adventure on July 2!
