Get ready to insert more coins! Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon is officially returning for a second season, and the latest updates are overflowing with exciting news. A new video has dropped, revealing fresh cast members, a preview of the opening song, and confirmation of the premiere date. Mark your calendars for July 2, 2025, because that’s when Boxxo’s dungeon adventures continue!
A Refreshing Second Round: What to Expect
Following the finale of the first season in September 2023, the announcement of a second season was met with much anticipation. The isekai anime, known for its quirky premise and endearing characters, captured the hearts of many with its unique blend of humor, heart, and creativity. Season 2 promises to delve deeper into Boxxo’s vending machine capabilities and Lammis’s growth as a dungeon explorer.
New Faces in the Dungeon: Cast Additions
The new video unveils exciting additions to the voice cast, promising to enrich the series’ already vibrant world. Here’s a rundown of the new cast members:
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Hebui
- Rie Takahashi as Kikoyu
- Kotomi Aihara as Hyūrumi (replacing Shiki Aoki)
These new voices will undoubtedly bring fresh energy and dynamics to the series, adding more depth to the story and interactions within the dungeon. The returning cast includes:
- Jun Fukuyama as Boxxo
- Kaede Hondo as Lammis
- Miyu Tomita as Shui
- Kazuya Nakai as Kerioil
- Ai Kayano as Filmina
- Atsushi Miyauchi as Kuma Kaicho
- Daiki Yamashita as Aka
- Junya Enoki as Shiro
- Takuya Eguchi as Michelle
“Mirai Cider”: A Taste of the Opening Theme
The promotional video also offers a sneak peek at the opening theme song, “Mirai Cider” (Future Cider), performed by BRADIO. Known for their energetic and funky sound, BRADIO previously performed the first season’s opening theme, “Fanfare.” Their return signals a continuation of the series’ upbeat and lively tone.
Additionally, Aina Aiba will be performing the new ending theme for Season 2, titled “Boku dake no Chiheisen”.
Production Team: The Masterminds Behind the Machine
The core team behind Reborn as a Vending Machine is returning to ensure a seamless transition and maintain the quality that fans have come to expect. However, there’s a change in the director’s chair. Here’s the key staff:
- Director: Takashi Yamamoto (replacing Noriaki Akitaya)
- Series Composition: Tatsuya Takahashi
- Original Character Design: Yuki Hagure
- Character Design: Naoki Yamauchi, Takahiro Sakai
- Animation Production: Studio Gokumi × AXsiZ
Where and When to Watch
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 will premiere on July 2, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. JST (9:00 a.m. EDT) on the Tokyo MX channel. It will also be available on various streaming services in Japan, including d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai. Shortly after, it will air on BS NTV at 11:00 p.m. JST and on AT-X at 11:30 p.m.
Crunchyroll streamed the first season outside of Asia, and it’s expected that they will also stream the second season.
A Quick Recap: What is Reborn as a Vending Machine About?
For those new to 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 vending machine in a fantasy world. Unable to move or speak properly, he relies on his limited vending machine functions to survive and help others. He befriends Lammis, a young adventurer who carries him around, and together they explore the dangerous dungeon, facing various challenges and monsters.
The series is based on a light novel series written by Hirukuma, which originated as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2016. It was later acquired and published by Kadokawa Shoten. A manga adaptation by Kunieda began serialization in August 2021.
Final Thoughts: Get Ready to Insert More Coins!
With a confirmed premiere date, a new opening theme preview, and fresh cast additions, the hype for Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 is building. Get ready to immerse yourself once again in this unique isekai adventure filled with humor, heartwarming moments, and plenty of vending machine goodness!
