Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku poster

Details

Type: TV
Episodes: 12 episodes
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: 2026-01-03 – 2026-03-26
Season: Winter 2026
Broadcast: Thursdays at 22:30 (JST)
Studios: Studio KAI
Source: Light novel
Duration: 25 min per ep
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Producers: KADOKAWA, VIC GAME STUDIOS, Sammy, Kansai TV

Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku

Sentenced to Be a Hero · 勇者刑に処す懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録

TV · Winter 2026 · 12 episodes · Finished Airing

Score: 8.0
Popularity: #405
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Action
Drama
Fantasy
Medieval
Demons
Gods
Gore
Crime
Military

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.

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