Sentenced to Be a Hero

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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
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Mayu Iizuka
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Shizuka Ishigami
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Shun Horie

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Genres:
Action & Adventure Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Keywords:
anime anti hero based on light novel crime and punishment criminal dark fantasy demon lord fictional war god hero high fantasy military service prison prison sentence prisoners psychological punishment sentence special unit sword and sorcery
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Vote Average: 8.7/10

Vote Count: 51 Votes

Show Popularity: 32.4116

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: Japanese

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Season 1

12 Episodes

Air Date: 2026-01-03

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