Get Cozy with Frieren: USB Cup Warmer Hits Shelves as Magazine Supplement
Winter just got a whole lot warmer for Sousou no Frieren fans! A special USB cup warmer featuring the series has arrived as an exclusive supplement in the “DIME” February/March combined issue. Released on December 16, 2025, this nifty gadget is like a magical item for the cold season, perfectly designed to keep your easily chilled drinks at that ideal, toasty temperature.
About Sousou no Frieren: A Journey After the Adventure
For the uninitiated, Sousou no Frieren is a manga series currently serialized in Weekly Shounen Sunday (Shogakukan), created by Yamada Kanehito (story) and Abe Tsukasa (art). It’s set in a world “after” the demon king has been defeated by the hero and his party. The story follows Frieren, an elf mage who has lived for over a millennium and helped topple the demon king, as she embarks on a new journey with people she meets along the way.
The comic volumes have been a massive hit, with cumulative sales soaring past 30 million copies. The TV anime adaptation, which aired from September 2023 to March 2024, garnered a huge and passionate fanbase both in Japan and overseas, creating quite the stir. The eagerly awaited second season is now set to broadcast on the NTV network starting in January 2026.
Features of the Frieren-Themed USB Cup Warmer
This USB cup warmer boasts a heating panel adorned with collaboration designs from the immensely popular manga and anime. Simply place your cup or container on top, and it will diligently maintain the temperature of your drink inside.
Imagine enjoying your tea or coffee down to the very last drop—still perfectly warm. It’s an experience that feels almost “magical.” Since it’s powered via USB, you can use it virtually anywhere, making it a versatile companion for your desk, travels, or cozy nights in.
Getting started is a breeze: just connect the device’s USB port to a 5V/2A AC adapter, a mobile power bank, or a similar source. Press the power button, and the heating panel springs to life. Press it again to cycle through three temperature settings: 55°C, 65°C, and 75°C.
It’s not just for mugs! This warmer is also perfect for keeping heat-resistant glass or ceramic teapots warm, making it ideal for tea sessions. It holds the temperature steady while your tea brews. It’s even a great match for soup bowls, so you can savor your meal without that frantic need to “drink it while it’s hot!”—a truly convenient item.
Dive Deeper in the DIME Magazine Feature
This year-end issue of DIME also includes its regular special feature. In “2026 Trend Predictions,” the magazine takes a deep dive—spanning over 10 pages—into Sousou no Frieren as one of the most anticipated topics of 2026, coinciding with the premiere of the TV anime’s second season in January.
The “DIME” February/March combined issue, which comes with this special USB cup warmer supplement, is now on sale. The magazine features an in-depth exploration of Sousou no Frieren‘s appeal, including interviews with Abe-sensei, who handles the original art, and key cast members from the anime.
Product Details
■ “DIME” February/March Issue [Standard Edition]
Released: December 16 (Tuesday)
Special Price: 1,880 yen (tax included)
Publisher: Shogakukan
Note: There are two design variations available; one will be included at random. Selection or exchange is not possible. Size and function are identical for both.
Caution: The entire heating panel becomes hot during use. Do not touch it while in operation. Allow it to cool completely after use before handling.
Recommended for ages 15 and up.
(C) Yamada Kanehito, Abe Tsukasa / Shogakukan
By Murata Makoto
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