Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Unveils Main Cast and Sets 2025 Premiere!
Kadokawa has shared exciting updates for the anime adaptation of Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 (Yūsha-kei ni Shosu: Chōbatsu Yūsha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku). The second teaser visual and the main cast for the anime were revealed, alongside confirmation that it will premiere in 2025. Fans of the original light novel series can finally mark their calendars for this highly anticipated release!
Sentenced To Be a Hero Overview
The story centers on Xylo Forbartz, a former commander of the Holy Knights who was convicted of the shocking crime of killing a goddess. Sentenced to serve as a "hero," he must fight on the front lines against the demon king’s army, facing brutal battles where death is not the end. Heroes who die are revived only to continue their punishment. But Xylo's life takes a twist when he forms a contract with Teoritta, a sword goddess. This partnership could hold the power to change their grim world.
Sentenced To Be a Hero Cast
Yōhei Azakami voices Xylo Forbartz, the disgraced knight-turned-hero.
Mayu Iizuka plays Teoritta, the sword goddess bonded to Xylo.
Studio KAI, known for its high-quality animation, is producing the series.
The light novel, written by Rocket Shokai and illustrated by Mephisto, began on Kadokawa’s Kakuyomu website in October 2020. The print version was released in 2021, and its seventh volume is set to debut on January 17, 2025.
English-speaking fans can enjoy the story too, as Yen Press is publishing the light novel series. A manga adaptation by Natsumi Inoue launched in March 2022 on Kadokawa's Dengeki Comic Regulus website. The second manga volume was released in April 2024, and BookWalker Global offers the manga digitally in English.
The story offers a fresh twist on heroism, presenting it as a punishment rather than a noble calling. With themes of redemption, high-stakes battles, and divine intervention, this anime promises to be a thrilling watch. Fans of fantasy and action won’t want to miss this compelling tale!