TV & SERIES

Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026)

Name: Sentenced to Be a Hero
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Released: 2026-01-03
Cast: Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami, Shun Horie, Shunichi Toki

Series · 2026 · 2 seasons · 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.

Starring Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami, Shun Horie, Shunichi Toki, Yoji Ueda, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Jun Fukushima

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From TMDB release dates and JustWatch offers, as listed on 17 October 2026. Both change often; a missing date or offer means none is listed yet.

Series details

First aired	3 January 2026
Latest episode	26 March 2026
Status	Returning Series
Seasons	2 (12 episodes)

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