Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026)

Name: Sentenced to Be a Hero
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Cast: Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami, Shun Horie, Shunichi Toki

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.

2 seasons, 12 episodes · First aired 2026-01-03 · Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Seasons

Watch Season 1 (12 episodes)

Cast

Yohei Azakami
Mayu Iizuka
Shizuka Ishigami
Shun Horie
Shunichi Toki
Yoji Ueda
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Jun Fukushima
Shoya Chiba
Yoko Hikasa