Xylo Forbartz
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Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Medieval92%Male Protagonist85%Demons85%Anti-Hero84%Gods81%Gore81%Ensemble Cast79%Crime76%Military73%Swordplay64%
TVFINISHED2026 WINTER8.0 / 10 AniList score
Sentenced to Be a Hero
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
Synopsis & Story
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
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Sentenced to Be a Hero: should you watch it?
At a glance
Sentenced to Be a Hero has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 80/100 — 77% of 43,662 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #31 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #5 most popular anime of 2026, and #11 highest-rated anime of Winter 2026 on AniList.
Of the 124K AniList users who started it, 5.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 70.1K have finished it.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Fantasy — especially medieval, male protagonist, demons, anti-hero.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Sentenced to Be a Hero is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 2
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Rocket Shoukai
- Director
- Hiroyuki Takashima
- Series composition
- Kenta Ihara
- Character design
- Takeru Noda
- Music
- Shunsuke Takizawa
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Kill the Noise” by SPYAIR · eps 3, 5-6, 9-11
Endings
- ED1“Kill the Noise” by SPYAIR · eps 2, 4, 7-8
- ED2“Seigi no Yukue” · eps 12
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Sentenced to Be a Hero FAQ
- How many episodes does Sentenced to Be a Hero have?
- Sentenced to Be a Hero has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch Sentenced to Be a Hero?
- About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Sentenced to Be a Hero finished?
- Yes. Sentenced to Be a Hero has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2026.
- Is there a season 2 of Sentenced to Be a Hero?
- Yes — the story continues in Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 2.
- Where do I start Sentenced to Be a Hero?
- Start here: Sentenced to Be a Hero is the first entry, followed by Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 2.
- Is Sentenced to Be a Hero based on a light novel?
- Yes. Sentenced to Be a Hero adapts the light novel by Rocket Shoukai.
- Who animated Sentenced to Be a Hero?
- Sentenced to Be a Hero was animated by Studio KAI and directed by Hiroyuki Takashima.
- Who sings the opening of Sentenced to Be a Hero?
- The opening, "Kill the Noise", is performed by SPYAIR.
- Where can I watch Sentenced to Be a Hero?
- Sentenced to Be a Hero is listed on Crunchyroll, iQ, Bilibili TV, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.