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Sentenced to Be a Hero

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

TV Finished 2026

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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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Hord Clivios
Hord CliviosSupporting character
Yuuya Murakami
Yuuya MurakamiJapanese voice
Theodney Nantea
Theodney NanteaSupporting character
Tasuku Kida
Tasuku KidaJapanese voice
Shiji Bau
Shiji BauSupporting character
Yuu Sugimoto
Yuu SugimotoJapanese voice
Lideo Soderick
Lideo SoderickSupporting character
Kenji Nomura
Kenji NomuraJapanese voice
Higedzura
HigedzuraSupporting character
Kouzou Douzaka
Kouzou DouzakaJapanese voice
Adhiff Twevel
Adhiff TwevelSupporting character
Tomokazu Sugita
Tomokazu SugitaJapanese voice
Senerva
SenervaCharacter
Voice credit unavailableJapanese voice
Shikaku
ShikakuCharacter
Hayato Kaneko
Hayato KanekoJapanese voice
Knocker
KnockerCharacter
Yuu Wakabayashi
Yuu WakabayashiJapanese voice
Kelflora
KelfloraCharacter
Voice credit unavailableJapanese voice
Chouzaikan
ChouzaikanCharacter
Masaaki Ihara
Masaaki IharaJapanese voice
Shinkan
ShinkanCharacter
Takahiro Shimada
Takahiro ShimadaJapanese voice
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