Are Stark and Frieren Both Being Scolded and Reflecting? New "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" Noodle Stopper Figures in Seiza Pose Spark Reactions

On February 10, the official X account for "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" released images of the "Noodle Stopper" figures scheduled for release in August 2026, and their adorable appearance has become a hot topic online.

The released images show three main characters from the series—Frieren, Fern, and Stark—sitting in seiza (formal kneeling position) side by side. While Fern in the center sits with proper posture looking straight ahead, Frieren and Stark on either side are looking downward, creating a striking contrast that makes them appear as if they're being lectured. These are new additions to Furyu's prize product line "Noodle Stopper Figures," with each character's costume and facial expressions reproduced in fine detail.

In response to this post, fans have flooded in with excited and empathetic comments such as: "With all three of them together, I wonder who's scolding them," "It's totally Frieren and Stark being scolded by Fern, right?" "The balance when they're lined up is too perfect, I could stare at them forever," "They're so cute! The three of them sitting together is the best," "Even if the noodles get soggy, I'd forgive them with these three," and "This is so good! I want them!"

"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" is a manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, with story by Kanehito Yamada and art by Tsukasa Abe. Set in a world "after" the Demon King has been defeated, it depicts the story of Frieren, a mage who has lived for over 1,000 years, as she embarks on a "journey to understand people." The original comic has won numerous manga awards. Furthermore, the first season of the TV anime began airing in 2023, and the series continues to gain countless fans both domestically and internationally.

(C)Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ "Frieren"Project