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. (Source: Crunchyroll) 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

Sentenced to Be a Hero
Sentenced to Be a HeroAnime

Details

Season
Winter 2026
Episodes
12
  • AniList 8.0
Episode runtime
25 min
Status
Finished
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
Format
TV
Source material
light_novel
Tags
  • Medieval
  • Male Protagonist
  • Demons
  • Anti-Hero
  • Gods
  • Gore
Alternative titles
  • 勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
  • Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku
  • ผู้กล้าโทษประหาร : บันทึกการรับโทษของหน่วยผู้กล้าต้องโทษ 9004
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