Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026)
Original title: 勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
Sentenced to Be a Hero is a 2026 Japanese-language animation series. It stars Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka and Shizuka Ishigami.
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.
Where to watch Sentenced to Be a Hero
Stream: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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)