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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
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · ★ 8.0
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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 details
Sentenced to Be a Hero is a TV series produced by Studio KAI, first released on January 3, 2026. It has 12 episodes of about 25 min each. It finished airing in 2026. It is adapted from a light novel. Genres: action, drama and fantasy. On AniList it has an average score of 8.0 out of 10 and sits on the lists of 165,914 users; it ranks #404 of 1000 in this popular-anime guide.
- Format
- TV
- Episodes
- 12
- Duration
- 25 min per episode
- Status
- Finished
- Premiere
- January 3, 2026
- Season
- Winter 2026
- Studio
- Studio KAI
- Source
- Light novel
- AniList score
- 8.0 / 10
- Users with it on their list
- 165,914
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