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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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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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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 1
Penal hero Xylo gets an unwelcome helper during an assignment to supporting the main army's retreat.
Directed by Hiroyuki Takashima, Ouri Yasukawa, Taisuke TsukudaWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 2
A convicted goddess killer is condemned to a cycle of eternal punishment of battling hordes of enemies.
Directed by Kosei HirayamaWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 3
Xylo's party embarks on a suicide mission to save a group of miners trapped in the tunnels.
Directed by Fumiaki UsuiWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 4
The heroes' time off at a city festival is actually a prelude to a coming terror.
Directed by Tsuyoshi TobitaWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 5
A motley crew assembles for the defense of Mureed Fortress.
Directed by Shin MitaWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 6
As hope seems to slip away, Teoritta and Xylo make a do-or-die gambit against Demon Lord Iblis.
Directed by Jun NakajimaWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 7
What appears to be the heroes' first true day off turns into a job protecting Teoritta from assassins.
Directed by Yuichi ShimodairaWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 8
To investigate the would-be assassins, an unexpected duo goes undercover in the Adventurers Guild.
Directed by Jun FujiwaraWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 9
The chaos in Sodrick's Shell continues to spiral as Lideo Sodrick's fate hangs in the balance.
Directed by Ouri YasukawaWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 10
A new comrade joins the heroes' forces as they take on a faerie invasion in the heart of the city.
Directed by Fumiaki Usui, Shunsuke MachitaniWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 11
Xylo and Teoritta make a charge for Tua Jia tower while Kivia pursues a mystery of her own.
Directed by Fumiaki Usui, Shunpei Umemoto, Yoshiki NakakojiWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode 12
In the aftermath of the battle, revelations are made, and Kivia faces a haunting decision.
Directed by Hiroyuki Takashima, Taisuke Tsukuda, Fumiaki KoutaWritten by Kenta Ihara
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
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)
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