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Sentenced to Be a Hero

Also known as Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku

1 playable TV Finished 2026 Unrated

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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. 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

Studio
Studio KAI
Episodes
12 listed
Runtime
about 25 minutes per episode
Genres
Action, Drama, Fantasy

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Teoritta
TeorittaMain character
Mayu Iizuka
Mayu IizukaJapanese voice
Xylo Forbartz
Xylo ForbartzMain character
Youhei Azakami
Youhei AzakamiJapanese voice
Patausche Kivia
Patausche KiviaSupporting character
Shizuka Ishigami
Shizuka IshigamiJapanese voice
Norgalle Senridge
Norgalle SenridgeSupporting character
Youji Ueda
Youji UedaJapanese voice
Frenci Mastibolt
Frenci MastiboltSupporting character
Saori Oonishi
Saori OonishiJapanese voice
Venetim Leopool
Venetim LeopoolSupporting character
Shunichi Toki
Shunichi TokiJapanese voice
Tatsuya
TatsuyaSupporting character
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Yoshitsugu MatsuokaJapanese voice
Tsav
TsavSupporting character
Jun Fukushima
Jun FukushimaJapanese voice
Dotta Luzulas
Dotta LuzulasSupporting character
Shun Horie
Shun HorieJapanese voice
Rhyno
RhynoSupporting character
Yuuichi Nakamura
Yuuichi NakamuraJapanese voice
Jayce Patiract
Jayce PatiractSupporting character
Shouya Chiba
Shouya ChibaJapanese voice
Neely
NeelySupporting character
Youko Hikasa
Youko HikasaJapanese voice
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