Sentenced to Be a Hero

Also known as: Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku / 勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録

Sentenced to Be a Hero is a TV series by Studio KAI that premiered in Winter 2026. It is finished airing with 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each. Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy. Average AniList score: 8.0/10.

Synopsis

In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of resurrection and relentless combat. But when Xylo encounters a mysterious new goddess, their unlikely alliance sparks a rebellion that could shatter the chains of eternal punishment.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Notes:

- The first episode aired with a runtime of ~58 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

- Initially scheduled to air in October, 2025

Sentenced to Be a Hero episodes

  1. Episode 1: Sentence: Support Retreat From Couveunge Forest — aired January 3, 2026
  2. Episode 2: Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1 — aired January 15, 2026
  3. Episode 3: Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 2 — aired January 22, 2026
  4. Episode 4: Standby Order: Mureed Fortress — aired January 29, 2026
  5. Episode 5: Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 1 — aired February 5, 2026
  6. Episode 6: Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 2 — aired February 12, 2026
  7. Episode 7: Sentence: Feigned Day off at Port City Ioff — aired February 19, 2026
  8. Episode 8: Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 1 — aired February 26, 2026
  9. Episode 9: Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 2 — aired March 5, 2026
  10. Episode 10: Sentence: Aid in Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 1 — aired March 12, 2026
  11. Episode 11: Sentence: Aid in Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 2 — aired March 19, 2026
  12. Episode 12: Sentence: Aid in Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 3 — aired March 26, 2026

Main characters

  • Xylo Forbartz (Main) — voiced by Youhei Azakami
  • Teoritta (Main) — voiced by Mayu Iizuka
  • Dotta Luzulas (Supporting) — voiced by Shun Horie
  • Venetim Leopool (Supporting) — voiced by Shunichi Toki
  • Norgalle Senridge (Supporting) — voiced by Youji Ueda
  • Patausche Kivia (Supporting) — voiced by Shizuka Ishigami
  • Tsav (Supporting) — voiced by Jun Fukushima
  • Tatsuya (Supporting) — voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
  • Jayce Patiract (Supporting) — voiced by Shouya Chiba
  • Neely (Supporting) — voiced by Youko Hikasa

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Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy · Season: Winter 2026