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Sentenced to Be a Hero
Synopsis
The story
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. Notes: - The first episode aired with a runtime of ~58 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode. - Initially scheduled to air in October, 2025
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Episode guide
12 episodes
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01Episode 1Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 3, 202602Episode 2Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 15, 202603Episode 3Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 22, 202604Episode 4Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 29, 202605Episode 5Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 5, 202606Episode 6Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 12, 202607Episode 7Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 19, 202608Episode 8Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 26, 202609Episode 9Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 5, 202610Episode 10Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 12, 202611Episode 11Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 19, 202612Episode 12Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 26, 2026Characters & voices
500 credited
Xylo Forbartz
Main
Venetim Leopool
Supporting
Patausche Kivia
Supporting
Dotta Luzulas
Supporting
Teoritta
Main
Tatsuya
Supporting
Norgalle Senridge
Supporting
Tsav
Supporting
Neely
Supporting
Jayce Patiract
Supporting
Rhyno
Supporting
Frenci Mastibolt
Supporting
Rajit Heathrow
Supporting
Zofflec Ostbiche
Supporting
Siena
Supporting
Chouzaikan
Background
Shinkan
Background
Seikishidanin
Background
Production staff
500 credited
Akira AmemiyaKey Animation (OP)
Hironori TanakaKey Animation (ep 3)
Toshiyuki SatouKey Animation (ep 1)
SPYAIRTheme Song Performance
Hirotaka TokudaKey Animation (ep 3)
Fumiaki UsuiEpisode Director (ep 3)
Shunichirou YoshiharaBackground Art Assistance (ep 1)
Shinji NagaokaBackground Art (eps 2, 3)
Nobutaka IkeWorld DesignNobutaka IkeArt Director (OP)Nobutaka IkeBackground Art (OP)
Masakazu MiyakeBackground Art (eps 2, 3)
Chikashi KadekaruChief Animation Director (ep 3)
Kenta IharaSeries CompositionKenta IharaScript (eps 1-3)
Kazuhiro MiwaKey Animation (OP)
Shinpei KobayashiAnimation Director (eps 1, 2)Shinpei KobayashiKey Animation (eps 1, 3)Shinpei KobayashiAssistant Chief Animation Director (ep 2)
Shunsuke TakizawaMusicThemes & motifs
AniList community tags
MedievalSetting-Time92%
Male ProtagonistCast-Main Cast85%
DemonsCast-Traits85%
Anti-HeroCast-Main Cast84%
GodsCast-Traits81%
GoreTheme-Other81%
Ensemble CastCast-Main Cast79%
CrimeTheme-Other76%
MilitaryTheme-Other-Organisations73%
SwordplayTheme-Action64%
CGITechnical45%
TsundereCast-Traits41%
PrisonSetting-Scene38%
SeinenDemographic10%
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What viewers say
500 community reviews
Sentenced to Be a Contrived Victim
@ascaryguy112/305 helpful
Immortality sounds nice until it’s weaponized against you
@Aby78/99 helpful
A hero who is trying to clear his name and reveal the truth
@Ectoplasm22/32 helpful
Surprisingly Great Plot and Characters, Surprisingly Boring MC
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