Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon

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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon is a light novel, manga, and anime about a vending machine in a fantasy world. Authored by Hirukuma and originally released in 2016, adaptations continue to be released at present.

Tropes used in Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon include:
  • Action Girl: Lammis as the most likely of the three main characters to solve problems with raw strength thanks to her blessing of might.
  • Almost Out of Oxygen: Nearly occurs at a critical point.
  • Blessed with Suck: An inability to properly speak, move, or otherwise deal with uncooperative humans or monsters independently is a major weakness for Boxxo.
  • Cast From Lifespan: Boxxo's abilities are this since they consume the same points that are consumed for runtime. Less dramatic than most instances, as a proper purchase will replenish an equivalent number of points, making this only matter away from civilization.
  • Curb Stomp Battle: The initial encounter with the frog monsters at waterfront was one for Boxxo, given that he had no means of attacking, defending, or running away. Use of Abilities spares him, but not without depleting him to a lifespan of under 11 days.
  • Deadly Gas: Given off by large quantities of dry ice in a confined space.
  • Food as Bribe: Sometimes employed by Boxxo, who can dispense freebies.
  • Fictional Currency: A problem for Boxxo, who can only accept Yen at first without the currency conversion skill.
  • Gold-Silver-Copper Standard: Gold, Silver, and Copper coins exist as part of the owa currency. The presence of Boxxo in a settlement resulted in a severe reduction of the supply of silver coins at least once.
  • Oh Crap: The initial encounter with the monsters by the water shortly after arrival and resulting curb stomp battle lead to Boxxo panicking over his rapidly depleting stats.
  • Reincarnation Fantasy: Boxxo finds himself reborn in a fantasy world as a vending machine after he was crushed by one.
  • RPG Mechanics Verse: Boxxo makes adjustments through a game style menu and has numerical stats.
  • The Smart Guy: Hulemy is a magical engineer, and is often able to intuit things faster than other characters.
  • Super Strength: Lammis due to the blessing of might.
  • This Is My Boomstick: Boxxo commonly offers modern conveniences and treats to impress locals. Occasionally overlaps with shades of Giving Radio to the Romans when it’s used to fix broader issues.
  • Truck-kun: Instead of a direct hit, Boxxo is crushed by a vending machine falling off a truck, and tumbling down a cliff. Fitting for a Vending Machine Otaku, he was more concerned about the safety of the machine than his own safety.
  • Undead Child: One tries to use Boxxo.