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Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026)

TV Series ★ 8.3 24 min

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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Released
January 3, 2026
Runtime
24 min
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt32536168
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Studio
Studio KAI, , VIC GAME STUDIOS,

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Cast

Yohei Azakami Yohei Azakami Xylo Forbartz (voice) Mayu Iizuka Mayu Iizuka Teoritta (voice) Shizuka Ishigami Shizuka Ishigami Patouche Kivia (voice) Shun Horie Shun Horie Dotta Luzlas (voice) Shunichi Toki Shunichi Toki Venetim Leopold (voice) Yoji Ueda Yoji Ueda Norgayu Senridge (voice) Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Tatsuya (voice) Jun Fukushima Jun Fukushima Tsav (voice) Shoya Chiba Shoya Chiba Jace Pertilact (voice) Yoko Hikasa Yoko Hikasa Neely (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sentenced to Be a Hero about?
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.
Who stars in Sentenced to Be a Hero?
Sentenced to Be a Hero stars Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami, Shun Horie.
When was Sentenced to Be a Hero released?
Sentenced to Be a Hero is a 2026 animation, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure series.
Where can I watch Sentenced to Be a Hero?
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