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Sentenced to Be a Hero
勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
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Xylo Forbartz 
Teoritta 
Dotta Luzulas 
Venetim Leopool 
Norgalle Senridge 
Patausche Kivia 
Tsav 
Tatsuya 
Jayce Patiract 
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The facts
- Status
- Finished
- Episodes
- 12
- Studio
- Studio KAI
- First released
- 2026
- Country
- Japan
- Format
- anime
- Author
- Rocket Shoukai, Hitomi Shizuki
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- 4,704
What it is about
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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