Sentenced to Be a Hero

勇者刑に処す懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録

Catalog score

★ 8.0 / 10· Favourites: 3,097

Type

Episodes

12 / 12

Genres

Action, Drama, Fantasy

Themes / tags

Medieval, Conspiracy, Anti-Hero, Demons, Male Protagonist, Revenge, Gods, Gore, Tragedy, Military, Crime, Cosmic Horror

Source

Light novel

Status

Finished

Release

3 January 2026 — 26 March 2026

Season

Winter 2026

Duration

25 min/ep

Studio

Studio KAI

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. (Source: Crunchyroll) 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