TV series
Sentenced to Be a Hero
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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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 4, 2026
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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.
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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Sentenced to Be a Hero
Cast
Yohei AzakamiXylo Forbartz (voice)
Mayu IizukaTeoritta (voice)
Shizuka IshigamiPatouche Kivia (voice)
Shun HorieDotta Luzlas (voice)
Shunichi TokiVenetim Leopold (voice)
Yoji UedaNorgayu Senridge (voice)
Yoshitsugu MatsuokaTatsuya (voice)
Jun FukushimaTsav (voice)Credits
- Written by
- Kenta Ihara
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
Networks & production
Tokyo MXJapan
Studio KAIJapan
KADOKAWAJapan
VIC GAME STUDIOSSouth Korea
SammyJapan
Kansai TelevisionJapan
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