Sentenced to Be a Hero is a tV series anime that premiered in winter 2026, produced by Studio KAI.

About the production: the story comes from a light novel, there are 12 episodes of about 25 minutes and its current status is "finished".

Its main genres are action, drama and fantasy, with themes such as Medieval, Male Protagonist, Demons and Anti-Hero.

On AniList, Sentenced to Be a Hero has an average score of 80%, a very good score, and appears on 168,474 users' lists.

The franchise continues in or follows from: Yuusha Kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku 2nd Season.

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

Official synopsis from AniList.