Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026)

AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

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.

First Air Date: January 3, 2026
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 24
Rating: 8.3/10 (92 votes)

Cast: Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami, Shun Horie, Shunichi Toki, Yoji Ueda, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Jun Fukushima

Network: Tokyo MX

Production: Studio KAI, KADOKAWA, VIC GAME STUDIOS, Sammy, Kansai Television

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Seasons

Season 1

12 episodes

2026

Season 2

12 episodes

Full Cast (10 people)

Yohei Azakami as Xylo Forbartz (voice)
Mayu Iizuka as Teoritta (voice)
Shizuka Ishigami as Patouche Kivia (voice)
Shun Horie as Dotta Luzlas (voice)
Shunichi Toki as Venetim Leopold (voice)
Yoji Ueda as Norgayu Senridge (voice)
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Tatsuya (voice)
Jun Fukushima as Tsav (voice)
Shoya Chiba as Jace Pertilact (voice)
Yoko Hikasa as Neely (voice)

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Sentenced to Be a Hero

Sentenced to Be a Hero

Sentenced to Be a Hero

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Sentenced to Be a Hero

Sentenced to Be a Hero

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

24 min

2 seasons

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.

24 min

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.

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Networks

Production Companies

VIC GAME STUDIOS

Show Information

StatusReturning Series

TypeScripted

First Aired1/3/2026

Last Aired3/26/2026

Seasons2

Episodes24

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

Currently in production

Creators & Crew

Produced by

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2

Seasons

24

Episodes

24m

Per Episode

2026

First Aired

Keywords

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Cast

YA

Yohei Azakami

as Xylo Forbartz (voice)

MI

Mayu Iizuka

as Teoritta (voice)

SI

Shizuka Ishigami

as Patouche Kivia (voice)

SH

Shun Horie

as Dotta Luzlas (voice)

ST

Shunichi Toki

as Venetim Leopold (voice)

YU

Yoji Ueda

as Norgayu Senridge (voice)

YM

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

as Tatsuya (voice)

JF

Jun Fukushima

as Tsav (voice)

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Seasons

2 seasons

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Season 2

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12 episodes

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Season 1

2026

12 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sentenced to Be a Hero about?▾

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 …

How many seasons does Sentenced to Be a Hero have?▾

2

How many episodes does Sentenced to Be a Hero have?▾

24

Is Sentenced to Be a Hero still running?▾

Yes, it is currently running.

When did Sentenced to Be a Hero first air?▾

January 3, 2026

Who stars in Sentenced to Be a Hero?▾

Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami

What genre is Sentenced to Be a Hero?▾

Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Where can I watch Sentenced to Be a Hero?▾

Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel