Series · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Animation

Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026)

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.

Writers

Kenta Ihara, Rocket Shokai

Network

TOKYO MX

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

First aired

January 3, 2026

Status

Returning

Original title

勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録