Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026 – present)

9.2 | Jan 03, 2026 (JP) | Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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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.

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