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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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Pelmerry
PelmerrySupporting character
Yurina Amami
Yurina AmamiJapanese voice
Kafzen Dakrom
Kafzen DakromSupporting character
Toshihiko Seki
Toshihiko SekiJapanese voice
Boojum
BoojumSupporting character
Shinichirou Miki
Shinichirou MikiJapanese voice
Rajit Heathrow
Rajit HeathrowSupporting character
Tokuyoshi Kawashima
Tokuyoshi KawashimaJapanese voice
Siena
SienaSupporting character
Keiko Watanabe
Keiko WatanabeJapanese voice
Enfié
EnfiéSupporting character
Mamiko Noto
Mamiko NotoJapanese voice
Iri
IriSupporting character
Konomi Kohara
Konomi KoharaJapanese voice
Marlen Kivia
Marlen KiviaSupporting character
Kanehira Yamamoto
Kanehira YamamotoJapanese voice
Tetsugei
TetsugeiSupporting character
Jun Kasama
Jun KasamaJapanese voice
Zofflec Ostbiche
Zofflec OstbicheSupporting character
Kenji Hamada
Kenji HamadaJapanese voice
Simreed Colmadino
Simreed ColmadinoSupporting character
Hiroshi Naka
Hiroshi NakaJapanese voice
Koufuchou
KoufuchouSupporting character
Hitoshi Bifu
Hitoshi BifuJapanese voice
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