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Sentenced to Be a Hero
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Sentenced to Be a Hero

2026-01-03 · 24 min / episode · ★ 8.2

Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & 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.

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Production companies
Studio KAI, KADOKAWA, VIC GAME STUDIOS, Sammy, Kansai Television
Countries
Japan, South Korea
Status
Returning Series

Top Cast

Yohei AzakamiYohei AzakamiXylo Forbartz (voice)
Mayu IizukaMayu IizukaTeoritta (voice)
Shizuka IshigamiShizuka IshigamiPatouche Kivia (voice)
Shun HorieShun HorieDotta Luzlas (voice)
Shunichi TokiShunichi TokiVenetim Leopold (voice)
Yoji UedaYoji UedaNorgayu Senridge (voice)
Yoshitsugu MatsuokaYoshitsugu MatsuokaTatsuya (voice)
Jun FukushimaJun FukushimaTsav (voice)
Shoya ChibaShoya ChibaJace Pertilact (voice)
Yoko HikasaYoko HikasaNeely (voice)

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