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Sentenced to Be a Hero

TV anime2026–1 season1 announced12 episodes airedOriginal: light novelRocket Shokai

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.

After Season 1, continue with Vol. 3

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EditionYen Press
Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 anime poster

Season 1

Medium confidence

12 episodesJan 2026 – Mar 2026

Anime ends at
Ep 12Original: Vol. 2

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 3 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Sentenced to Be a Hero, Vol. 3 (light novel): The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004

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Season 2

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Original · Light novel

Sentenced to Be a Hero

勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録

Rocket ShokaiKadokawaOngoing9 volumes so far

  • JapaneseKadokawa9 volumes so farsince Sep 2021
  • EnglishYen Press6 volumes so farsince Aug 2023

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Before you read

Suggested reading (English · Yen Press): Season 1 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 3.

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