Jan 07, 2026
The newest animated action-drama fantasy series on Crunchyroll, Sentenced to Be a Hero, offers a unique perspective on heroism. On the internet, the anime series, which debuted with just one episode on January 3, has gained a lot of attention.
Here's everything you need to know about Sentenced to Be a Hero and the upcoming Episode 2, whether you're new to anime or have been meaning to watch.
Online reviews of the anime series were positive. On January 15, Sentenced to Be a Hero's second episode will be available in a number of languages, including Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, English, Deutsch, Béol (Amá Latina), French, and Portuguese. It was not possible to confirm the precise release date.
According to Crunchroll, the story of Sentenced To Be A Hero is as follows: "Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, fights countless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004 in a world where heroism is a punishment. Death is merely a cycle of resurrection and unrelenting struggle, not an escape. However, when Xylo meets an enigmatic new goddess, their improbable alliance ignites a revolt that might break the bonds of eternal punishment.
"Sentence: Support Retreat From Couveunge Forest" is the title of the first episode, which is described as follows: "Penal hero Xylo gets an unwelcome helper during an assignment to supporting the main army's retreat." Go here to view the trailer:
Yohei Azakami voices Xylo Fobartz in Sentenced To Be A Hero, while Mayu Iizuka voices Teoritta. Shizuka Ishigami provides the voice of Patausche Kivia, while Shun Horie provides the voice of Dotta Luzulas. Shunichi Toki creates Venetim Leopool, and Yoji Ueda provides the voice of Norgalle Senridge. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka provides the voice of Tatsuya, while Jun Fukushima provides the voice of Tsav.
On X (formerly Twitter), the first episode of Sentenced To Be A Hero is getting great reviews. Additionally, it has a 9.4/10 IMDb rating.
Reviews of the anime series in X include things like "An incredible first episode!" "Sentenced to Be a Hero #01 is really awesome!" "Incredible first episode, Sentenced to Be a Hero seems promising"
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