My Hands Are Shaking GASHAPON’s Waiting Naruto Ichiraku Ramen Vol. 2 Is Coming

Oh my gosh, you guys! I just saw the reveal, and honestly, my heart rate spiked. Remember the first ‘Waiting’ (Machiboke) series for Naruto? That was already peak adorable misery. Well, they’ve gone and done it again with the ‘Waiting for Ichiraku Ramen Vol. 2’!

This is why I can’t have nice things, because now I have to budget for 2026. The reference price is 400 Yen per spin—totally worth it, but when you need all five, that cost adds up fast. The release date is slated for February 2026. That wait is going to be brutal, I tell you. Brutal!

Who’s in this set? Look at this lineup! We got Shikamaru Nara, Hinata Hyuga, Neji Hyuga, Rock Lee, and Gaara. All of them captured in that signature ‘waiting’ pose, looking adorably impatient, each with their own unique sit—some cross-legged, some hands on knees. The detail on those tiny ramen bowls they come with? Phenomenal. It’s like they are truly starving for Ichiraku!

I am absolutely floored by the sculpting. They captured Rock Lee’s unique energy even while he’s sitting still, and Gaara just looks so stoic, probably wondering if the broth is made of sand (kidding, mostly).

My personal target is Neji—his posture looks so perfectly disciplined even when he’s begging for noodles. This is peak slice-of-life chibi goodness. I need to figure out how I’m going to dedicate five separate, prominent spots on my shelf for them to stare longingly at my other figures.

Seriously, GASHAPON is playing a dangerous game with my collector sanity. The sheer charm of these figures is overwhelming. The way they look up, hoping that bowl magically appears… just fantastic.

🟢 Product Specifications 🟢

• Manufacturer/Designer: Bandai GASHAPON
• Series: Waiting for Ichiraku Ramen Vol. 2 (Machiboke Naruto Ramen Ichiraku Jino Baai Dai 2 Dan)
• Character: Shikamaru Nara, Hinata Hyuga, Neji Hyuga, Rock Lee, Gaara
• Size: N/A (Gashapon Miniature Size)
• Price: 400 JPY (appx. $2.55 USD) per spin
• Release Date: February 2026

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