Sentenced to Be a Hero(2026)
Sentenced to Be a Hero Synopsis
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) is a animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series that premiered on January 3, 2026, spanning 2 seasons and 12 episodes. It stars Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami and Shun Horie. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2026-01-03
- Last aired:
- 2026-03-26
- Producers:
- Shuzo Kasahara, Yuichiro Kubo, Ayumu Hoshino
Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sentenced to Be a Hero before you start streaming.
Sentenced to Be a Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yohei Azakami
as Xylo Forbartz (voice)
Mayu Iizuka
as Teoritta (voice)
Shizuka Ishigami
as Patouche Kivia (voice)
Shun Horie
as Dotta Luzlas (voice)
Shunichi Toki
as Venetim Leopold (voice)
Yoji Ueda
as Norgayu Senridge (voice)
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
as Tatsuya (voice)
Jun Fukushima
as Tsav (voice)
Shoya Chiba
as Jace Pertilact (voice)
Yoko Hikasa
as Neely (voice)
Key crew
Executive produced by Shuzo Kasahara, Yuichiro Kubo and Ayumu Hoshino.
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Sentenced to Be a Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 120 ratings.
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Sentenced to Be a Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Sentenced to Be a Hero?
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Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026) is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Sentenced to Be a Hero are there?
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Sentenced to Be a Hero has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 3, 2026.
Is Sentenced to Be a Hero still running?
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Sentenced to Be a Hero is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on March 26, 2026.
Who is in the cast of Sentenced to Be a Hero?
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Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026) stars Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami, Shun Horie and Shunichi Toki. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Sentenced to Be a Hero any good?
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Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026) is rated 8.3 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Sentenced to Be a Hero trailer?
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The official Sentenced to Be a Hero trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.