Sentenced to Be a Hero
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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| Source | Score | Normalized | Votes | Rank there | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AniList | 81 | 8.10 | 150,396 | #418 | 7/8/2026 |
| Crunchyroll | 4.9 | 9.80 | 111,198 | #1739 | 7/12/2026 |
| IMDb | 8 | 8.00 | 6,299 | — | 7/3/2026 |
| MyAnimeList | 8.14 | 8.14 | 145,517 | #543 | 7/10/2026 |
| Kitsu | 81.16 | 8.12 | 3,737 | #474 | 8/26/2026 |
| Reddit r/anime | 1889 | — | 854 | — | 8/26/2026 |
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