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Sentenced to Be a Hero

Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku
Score ★ 8.00
Status Finished Airing
Year 2026
Season Winter
Episodes 12
Type TV
Studio Studio KAI
Action Drama Fantasy

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

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Episodes (12)

12/12 episodes available

Sentenced to Be a Hero Info

Japanese Title Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku
Type TV
Episodes 12
Status Finished Airing
Premiered Winter 2026
Audio Japanese (English Sub), English Dub, French, Portuguese
Studios Studio KAI
Genres Action,Drama,Fantasy
Score 8.00 / 10

Sentenced to Be a Hero Characters & Voice Actors

Xylo Forbartz from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Xylo Forbartz

Main
David Matranga
Japanese
David Matranga, Japanese voice of Xylo Forbartz
David Matranga
English
David Matranga, English voice of Xylo Forbartz
Teoritta from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Teoritta

Main
Emi Lo
Japanese
Emi Lo, Japanese voice of Teoritta
Emi Lo
English
Emi Lo, English voice of Teoritta
Dotta Luzulas from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Dotta Luzulas

Supporting
Joshua Waters
Japanese
Joshua Waters, Japanese voice of Dotta Luzulas
Joshua Waters
English
Joshua Waters, English voice of Dotta Luzulas
Venetim Leopool from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Venetim Leopool

Supporting
Jessie James Grelle
Japanese
Jessie James Grelle, Japanese voice of Venetim Leopool
Jessie James Grelle
English
Jessie James Grelle, English voice of Venetim Leopool
Norgalle Senridge from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Norgalle Senridge

Supporting
Jason Marnocha
Japanese
Jason Marnocha, Japanese voice of Norgalle Senridge
Jason Marnocha
English
Jason Marnocha, English voice of Norgalle Senridge
Patausche Kivia from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Patausche Kivia

Supporting
Dawn Bennett
Japanese
Dawn Bennett, Japanese voice of Patausche Kivia
Dawn Bennett
English
Dawn Bennett, English voice of Patausche Kivia
Tsav from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Tsav

Supporting
Ben Stegmair
Japanese
Ben Stegmair, Japanese voice of Tsav
Ben Stegmair
English
Ben Stegmair, English voice of Tsav
Tatsuya from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Tatsuya

Supporting
Marcus D. Stimac
Japanese
Marcus D. Stimac, Japanese voice of Tatsuya
Marcus D. Stimac
English
Marcus D. Stimac, English voice of Tatsuya
Jayce Patiract from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Jayce Patiract

Supporting
Ryan Negrón
Japanese
Ryan Negrón, Japanese voice of Jayce Patiract
Ryan Negrón
English
Ryan Negrón, English voice of Jayce Patiract
Neely from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Neely

Supporting
Morgan Lauré
Japanese
Morgan Lauré, Japanese voice of Neely
Morgan Lauré
English
Morgan Lauré, English voice of Neely
Frenci Mastibolt from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Frenci Mastibolt

Supporting
Natalie Van Sistine
Japanese
Natalie Van Sistine, Japanese voice of Frenci Mastibolt
Natalie Van Sistine
English
Natalie Van Sistine, English voice of Frenci Mastibolt
Rhyno from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Rhyno

Supporting
Daniel Van Thomas
Japanese
Daniel Van Thomas, Japanese voice of Rhyno
Daniel Van Thomas
English
Daniel Van Thomas, English voice of Rhyno
Rajit Heathrow from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Rajit Heathrow

Supporting
No Japanese voice listed
No English voice listed
Zofflec Ostbiche from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Zofflec Ostbiche

Supporting
No Japanese voice listed
No English voice listed
Siena from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Siena

Supporting
No Japanese voice listed
No English voice listed
Simreed Colmadino from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Simreed Colmadino

Supporting
No Japanese voice listed
No English voice listed
Koufuchou from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Koufuchou

Supporting
No Japanese voice listed
No English voice listed
Kafzen Dakrom from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Kafzen Dakrom

Supporting
Reagan Murdock
Japanese
Reagan Murdock, Japanese voice of Kafzen Dakrom
Reagan Murdock
English
Reagan Murdock, English voice of Kafzen Dakrom
Hord Clivios from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Hord Clivios

Supporting
Seth Magill
Japanese
Seth Magill, Japanese voice of Hord Clivios
Seth Magill
English
Seth Magill, English voice of Hord Clivios
Pelmerry from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Pelmerry

Supporting
Rebecca Danae
Japanese
Rebecca Danae, Japanese voice of Pelmerry
Rebecca Danae
English
Rebecca Danae, English voice of Pelmerry
Theodney Nantea from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Theodney Nantea

Supporting
Chase Kloza
Japanese
Chase Kloza, Japanese voice of Theodney Nantea
Chase Kloza
English
Chase Kloza, English voice of Theodney Nantea
Boojum from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Boojum

Supporting
Peyton Howard
Japanese
Peyton Howard, Japanese voice of Boojum
Peyton Howard
English
Peyton Howard, English voice of Boojum
Shiji Bau from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Shiji Bau

Supporting
Jaclyn Thomas
Japanese
Jaclyn Thomas, Japanese voice of Shiji Bau
Jaclyn Thomas
English
Jaclyn Thomas, English voice of Shiji Bau
Marlen Kivia from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Marlen Kivia

Supporting
Jason Douglas
Japanese
Jason Douglas, Japanese voice of Marlen Kivia
Jason Douglas
English
Jason Douglas, English voice of Marlen Kivia
Lideo Soderick from Sentenced to Be a Hero

Lideo Soderick

Supporting
Conner Allison
Japanese
Conner Allison, Japanese voice of Lideo Soderick
Conner Allison
English
Conner Allison, English voice of Lideo Soderick
Character and cast data: AniList.

Watch Sentenced to Be a Hero Online

Sentenced to Be a Hero (Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku) is an Action, Drama, Fantasy anime TV series animated by Studio KAI, first released in Winter 2026. The series runs 12 episodes.

Stream Sentenced to Be a Hero online free in HD on Anime4Soul. 12 episodes are available to watch now with English subtitles, and the player's SUB / DUB switch plays the English dub whenever one has been released. French and Portuguese versions are available from the language menu.

Main characters include Xylo Forbartz (voiced by David Matranga), Teoritta (voiced by Emi Lo).

Sentenced to Be a Hero FAQ

Where can I watch Sentenced to Be a Hero online?

You can watch all 12 available episodes of Sentenced to Be a Hero online free on Anime4Soul, streaming in HD with English subtitles. The player also has an English Dub switch and French and Portuguese audio.

How many episodes does Sentenced to Be a Hero have?

Sentenced to Be a Hero has 12 episodes.

When did Sentenced to Be a Hero come out?

Sentenced to Be a Hero premiered in Winter 2026. Status: Finished Airing.

Which studio animated Sentenced to Be a Hero?

Sentenced to Be a Hero was animated by Studio KAI.

Who voices Xylo Forbartz in Sentenced to Be a Hero?

Xylo Forbartz is voiced by David Matranga in Japanese and by David Matranga in the English dub.

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