Sentenced to Be a Hero

Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku

勇者刑に処す懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録

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

Action Drama Fantasy

Revenge — 81% Military — 73% Tragedy — 77% Male Protagonist — 85% Gore — 81% Swordplay — 61% Ensemble Cast — 79% Medieval — 92% Demons — 85% CGI — 45% Body Horror — 67% Crime — 76% Anti-Hero — 84% Gods — 81% Conspiracy — 90% Seinen — 10% Prison — 38% Heterosexual — 60% Tsundere — 41% Isekai — 51% Cosmic Horror — 70%

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Score

8.1

out of 10

Episodes

Status

FINISHED

Format

Season

WINTER 2026

Duration

25 min

Favorites

4,253

Studio

Studio KAI

Source

LIGHT_NOVEL

Aired

Jan 03, 2026 — Mar 26, 2026

Trailer

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Characters & Voice Actors

Xylo Forbartz

ザイロ・フォルバーツ

MAIN

Male

Teoritta

テオリッタ

MAIN

Female