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Sentenced to Be a Hero

Sentenced to Be a Hero

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2026 · TV · 2 seasons · 12 episodes · TV-MA

AnimationScience FictionFantasyActionAdventure

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2 seasons across 12 episodes so far, still running.

Synopsis

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.

Ratings

IMDb8.9/10

122 audience votes

Seasons

1Season 112 ep2026
2Season 2

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Themes

prisonheroanti herosentencespecial unitmilitary servicegodpunishmentfictional warcriminalprison sentencedark fantasy

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