Sentenced to Be a Hero
Also known as 勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録 | Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku
TVWinter 2026Source Light novelR - 17+ (violence & profanity)
ActionDramaFantasyAdventure
8.1/10
Community score
#515
Rank
321.8K
Members
1.7K
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Synopsis
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
Core Staff
Funatsu, Tatsuya
Producer
Masuo, Masashi
Producer
Ra, Jong-yeop
Producer
Sano, Kouichi
Producer
Setoguchi, Naoto
Producer
Taniguchi, Hirokuni
Producer
Theme Songs
Openings
"Kill the Noise" by SPYAIR (eps 3,5-6,9-11)
Endings
"Kill the Noise" by SPYAIR (eps 2,4,7-8)
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Related Titles
Recent Episodes
Episode 1
Sentence: Support Retreat From Couveunge Forest
Aired 1/3/2026
Episode 2
Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1
Aired 1/15/2026
Episode 3
Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 2
Aired 1/22/2026
Episode 4
Standby Order: Mureed Fortress
Aired 1/29/2026
Episode 5
Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 1
Aired 2/5/2026
Episode 6
Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 2
Aired 2/12/2026
Episode 7
Sentence: Feigned Day Off at Port City Ioff
Aired 2/19/2026
Episode 8
Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 1
Aired 2/26/2026
Quick Facts
FormatTV
Episodes12
Duration27 min per ep
SourceLight novel
RatingR - 17+ (violence & profanity)
SeasonWinter 2026
AiredJan 3, 2026 to Mar 26, 2026
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#879
Scored by134.3K
BroadcastThursdays at 22:30 (JST)
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Sentenced to Be a Hero
Romaji title
Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku
Japanese title
勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
Synonyms
Sentenced to Brave Punishment, Punishment for Brave Hero: 9004 Corps Prison Record, Sentenced to Hero Punishment: The Service Records of the 9004th Penitent Hero Corps, Hero Punishment, Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004, Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku
Production Team
Main studio
Studio KAI
Producers
Sammy, Kansai TV, Bit grooove promotion
Licensors
Unknown
Japanese title
勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録