Naruto Figure - Iruka Umino "Ichiraku Ramen" (Naruto 72 Series) - 13 cm
This PVC figurine depicts the character Iruka Umino from theNaruto manga and anime. This model is produced by Banpresto as part of theNaruto 72 Series collectible range.
The character is depicted sitting on a bar stool, facing the counter, with one arm resting on the stool whilst holding a bowl of food in his other hand. The sculpture reproduces the ninja’s official visual details, including his high ponytail, the distinctive horizontal scar across the bridge of his nose, his standard Konoha Chuunin outfit (green protective jacket and dark undergarments) and his headband.
Technical specifications
- Official licence:Naruto
- Character:Iruka Umino
- Manufacturer:Banpresto / Bandai Spirits
- Range:Naruto 72 Series
- Supplier reference:PZ71142P
- EAN code:4573102711427
- Height:13 cm
- Material:Plastic (PVC / ABS)
- Packaging:Sealed cardboard box featuring the licence’s artwork
- Collection note:This model is part of the commemorative series recreating the cover illustrations of the 72 volumes of the original manga. It is structurally designed to be assembled with the Naruto Uzumaki figure (reference 250191) to create the diorama of the scene at the Ichiraku Ramen counter.
Narrative context and universe (Lore)
In theNaruto universe, Iruka Umino is a Chuunin-ranked ninja working as a senior instructor at the Ninja Academy in the Hidden Leaf Village of Konoha. Having lost his own parents during the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon’s (Kyubi) devastating attack, he overcomes his grief and bitterness to become the first authority figure to recognise and support Naruto Uzumaki, whilst the young orphan faced rejection and isolation from the rest of the population.
TheNaruto 72 Seriescollection is based on Masashi Kishimoto’s illustrations from the first part of the series. This figurine captures the role of protective mentor played by Iruka. TheIchiraku Ramenfood truck regularly serves as the setting for their interactions, with Iruka frequently inviting his pupil there to celebrate passing an exam, encourage him in his training or soothe his emotional tensions, thereby laying the foundations for the psychological development of the future Hokage.
