
Sentenced to Be a Hero
View on AniList2026• FINISHED• 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.<br> <br> (Source: Crunchyroll) <br><br> <i>Notes:<br> - The first episode aired with a runtime of ~58 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.<br> - Initially scheduled to air in October, 2025 </i>
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Characters
Xylo ForbartzMAIN
TeorittaMAIN
RhynoSUPPORTING
IriSUPPORTING
HigedzuraSUPPORTING
Adhiff TwevelSUPPORTING
Venetim LeopoolSUPPORTING
Frenci MastiboltSUPPORTING
KoufuchouSUPPORTING
Patausche KiviaSUPPORTING
Staff
Rocket ShoukaiOriginal Story
Hitomi ShizukiOriginal Illustration
Hiroyuki TakashimaDirector
Yoshiki NakakoujiAssistant Director
Kenta IharaSeries Composition
Takeru NodaCharacter Design
Kouta SugawaProp Design
Yoshiki NakakoujiCreature Design
Kouta SugawaMain Animator
Hayato KurosakiMain Animator
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