Fans of “Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon” eagerly tuned in for the 11th episode of its second season, which premiered on September 10, 2025. Titled “Into the Scorching Desert,” the episode delved into the dark and tragic backstory of the character Heeve, revealing the origins of his peculiar shoe obsession and setting the stage for a quest for vengeance. The highly anticipated installment was made available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Release Details and Where to Watch
Episode 11 of “Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2” officially dropped on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Viewers in different time zones could access the subtitled version at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT), 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), and 11:30 p.m. Japanese Standard Time (JST). For those preferring the English dub, it followed on the same day, releasing at 12:00 p.m. PDT / 3:00 p.m. EDT.
The episode, along with the entire second season, is exclusively available for streaming on Crunchyroll, a leading platform for anime content.
A Deep Dive into Heeve’s History
Following the previous episode, “The Dungeon Goddess Grand Prix,” which saw Munami host a popularity contest, Episode 11 shifted its focus to a more somber and impactful narrative. The central revelation revolved around Heeve, a member of the Menagerie of Fools. What was often treated as a quirky fetish for footwear was unveiled as a deep-seated trauma and a driving force for revenge.
The episode detailed that Heeve, as a young adventurer, and his childhood friend were ambushed by bandits. Heeve survived, but his friend was tragically killed, her legs severed for her boots, which Heeve had gifted her. This horrific event ignited Heeve’s obsession, compelling him to meticulously examine the footwear of every person he encountered, driven by the hope of identifying his friend’s murderers. Over time, this intense focus developed into his unique ability to “read the history of a pair of boots” simply by looking at them, eventually leading to the fetishistic behavior seen throughout the season.
The episode frames Heeve’s storyline as a revenge narrative, as he has seemingly found the coveted boots and is now intent on seeking retribution.
Themes of Personal Wishes and Desperate Choices
Beyond the immediate revenge plot, Episode 11 explored a more profound moral. It drew parallels between Heeve’s intensely personal and secretive quest for vengeance and the decisions made by the founding members of the Menagerie of Fools when they allied with the Demon King’s forces. The narrative suggests that when individuals internalize their wishes and refuse to rely on others, their options become severely limited, leading to desperate choices that could ultimately jeopardize their true objectives. This theme underscores the importance of collaboration and communication, a lesson that protagonist Boxxo, as a sentient vending machine with limited communication, also grapples with in his journey alongside Lammis.
“Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon” continues to blend its unique premise with evolving character arcs, pushing its fantastical world into new, emotionally resonant territory.
