TV series
Sentenced to Be a Hero
2026–, Japanese, on TOKYO MX.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Still running
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8.2/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sentenced to Be a Hero
Sentenced to Be a Hero is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 3
Aired 26 March 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Yohei AzakamiXylo Forbartz (voice) · 12 ep
- Mayu IizukaTeoritta (voice) · 12 ep
- Shizuka IshigamiPatouche Kivia (voice) · 12 ep
- Shun HorieDotta Luzlas (voice) · 12 ep
- Shunichi TokiVenetim Leopold (voice) · 12 ep
- Yoji UedaNorgayu Senridge (voice) · 12 ep
- Yoshitsugu MatsuokaTatsuya (voice) · 12 ep
- Jun FukushimaTsav (voice) · 12 ep
- Shoya ChibaJace Pertilact (voice) · 12 ep
- Yoko HikasaNeely (voice) · 12 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 January 2026
- Network
- TOKYO MX
- Original title
- 勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What Sentenced to Be a Hero is based on
Sentenced to Be a Hero is based on Sentenced to Be a Hero, a 2021 light novel series by Roketto Shōkai, published by Dengeki no Shin Bungei.
Light novel series · 2021
Sentenced to Be a Hero
By Roketto Shōkai
Published by Dengeki no Shin Bungei
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Sentenced to Be a Hero: quick answers
Is Sentenced to Be a Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Sentenced to Be a Hero are there?
Sentenced to Be a Hero has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Sentenced to Be a Hero finished?
Sentenced to Be a Hero is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Sentenced to Be a Hero on?
Sentenced to Be a Hero is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Sentenced to Be a Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sentenced to Be a Hero is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Sentenced to Be a Hero?
If you liked Sentenced to Be a Hero, try Deadman Wonderland, Super Crooks, Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons.
What is Sentenced to Be a Hero based on?
Sentenced to Be a Hero is based on Sentenced to Be a Hero, a 2021 light novel series by Roketto Shōkai, published by Dengeki no Shin Bungei.