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.

Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026)

★ 8.2/10 January 3, 2026 2 seasons

Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

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