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Sentenced to Be a Hero
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.
- Cast:
- Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami, Shun Horie
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan, South Korea
- Network:
- TOKYO MX
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.2Sentence: Support Retreat from Couveunge Forest
2026-01-03 · 58mPenal hero Xylo gets an unwelcome helper during an assignment to supporting the main army's retreat.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.4Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1
2026-01-15 · 25mA convicted goddess killer is condemned to a cycle of eternal punishment of battling hordes of enemies.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.7Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 2
2026-01-22 · 25mXylo's party embarks on a suicide mission to save a group of miners trapped in the tunnels.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.7Standby Order: Mureed Fortress
2026-01-29 · 24mThe heroes' time off at a city festival is actually a prelude to a coming terror.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.5Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 1
2026-02-05 · 24mA motley crew assembles for the defense of Mureed Fortress.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.5Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 2
2026-02-12 · 25mAs hope seems to slip away, Teoritta and Xylo make a do-or-die gambit against Demon Lord Iblis.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.3Sentence: Feigned Day Off at Port City Ioff
2026-02-19 · 25mWhat appears to be the heroes' first true day off turns into a job protecting Teoritta from assassins.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.0Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 1
2026-02-26 · 25mTo investigate the would-be assassins, an unexpected duo goes undercover in the Adventurers Guild.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.8Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 2
2026-03-05 · 25mThe chaos in Sodrick's Shell continues to spiral as Lideo Sodrick's fate hangs in the balance.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.3Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 1
2026-03-12 · 25mA new comrade joins the heroes' forces as they take on a faerie invasion in the heart of the city.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.7Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 2
2026-03-19 · 25mXylo and Teoritta make a charge for Tua Jia tower while Kivia pursues a mystery of her own.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.3Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 3
2026-03-26 · 30mIn the aftermath of the battle, revelations are made, and Kivia faces a haunting decision.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
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)
