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Sentenced to Be a Hero
2026·2 Seasons·12 Episodes·★ 8.2
Japanese original
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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Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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Season 1
12 episodes
2026
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