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.
Cast: Yohei Azakami, Mayu Iizuka, Shizuka Ishigami
12 episodes
1. Sentence: Support Retreat from Couveunge ForestPenal hero Xylo gets an unwelcome helper during an assignment to supporting the main army's retreat.TV-MACC58minJan 3, 2026
2. Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1A convicted goddess killer is condemned to a cycle of eternal punishment of battling hordes of enemies.TV-MACC25minJan 15, 2026
3. Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 2Xylo's party embarks on a suicide mission to save a group of miners trapped in the tunnels.TV-MACC25minJan 22, 2026
4. Standby Order: Mureed FortressThe heroes' time off at a city festival is actually a prelude to a coming terror.TV-MACC24minJan 29, 2026
5. Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 1A motley crew assembles for the defense of Mureed Fortress.TV-MACC24minFeb 5, 2026
6. Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 2As hope seems to slip away, Teoritta and Xylo make a do-or-die gambit against Demon Lord Iblis.TV-MACC25minFeb 12, 2026
7. Sentence: Feigned Day Off at Port City IoffWhat appears to be the heroes' first true day off turns into a job protecting Teoritta from assassins.TV-MACC25minFeb 19, 2026
8. Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 1To investigate the would-be assassins, an unexpected duo goes undercover in the Adventurers Guild.TV-MACC25minFeb 26, 2026
9. Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 2The chaos in Sodrick's Shell continues to spiral as Lideo Sodrick's fate hangs in the balance.TV-MACC25minMar 5, 2026
10. Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 1A new comrade joins the heroes' forces as they take on a faerie invasion in the heart of the city.TV-MACC25minMar 12, 2026
11. Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 2Xylo and Teoritta make a charge for Tua Jia tower while Kivia pursues a mystery of her own.TV-MACC25minMar 19, 2026
12. Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 3In the aftermath of the battle, revelations are made, and Kivia faces a haunting decision.TV-MACC30minMar 26, 2026
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Sentenced to Be a Hero
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Hirokuni Taniguchi, Shuzo Kasahara, Yuichiro Kubo, Ayumu Hoshino
