Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 3
Synopsis
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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
While the premise of a vending machine protagonist remains unusual, the third season is seen as a significant improvement over the second. It successfully resolves plot threads, enhances humor and character development, and provides a satisfying conclusion, though the necessity of enduring a weaker prior season tempers universal praise.
Strengths
- Genuinely enjoyable watch with heart, despite unusual premise
- Commits to its gimmick and blends lightheartedness with serious moments effectively
- Noticeable step forward in humor, character development, and overall tone compared to previous seasons
- Impressive atmospheric episodes conveying gloom and oppression well
- Satisfying final confrontation and a warm sense of closure from the epilogue
- Some extra effort put into this potentially final season, including better graphics, animation, and pacing
Weaknesses
- Visuals are not particularly impressive
- Much of the story is pretty standard
- Pushes much of the supporting cast into the background
- Requires sitting through a dull and lack-lustre Season 2 to get to Season 3