Sentenced to Be a Hero anime revealed a new visual, along with the main voice cast and 2025 release date. The anime revealed the first teaser trailer and information in March 2024. Studio KAI is in charge of the animation.
The main voice cast for the Sentenced to Be a Hero anime includes Yohei Azakami as Xylo Forbatz and Mayu Iizuka as Teoritta. You can see the characters and voice actors, as well as read about their roles below.
Xylo Forbartz (CV: Yohei Azakami)
Description:
Affiliation: Penal Hero Unit 9004
Charges: Assault and Murder of a God, etc.
Once the leader of the Holy Knights, Xylo became a Punishment Hero after committing the grave sin of killing a “Goddess.” He possesses exceptional combat skills and leadership abilities, handling the front lines of battle with calm and precision. While he has a rough and aggressive side, he also has a compassionate nature, making it difficult for him to ignore those in need.
Yohei Azakami’s comment: “‘First, please watch the teaser PV.’ Honestly, this one sentence sums it all up. Although it was released before the recording session, I was immediately drawn into the world of the work by its beautiful animation and dynamic soundtrack. The joy and pressure of playing Xylo. Amidst the chaotic emotions and the flow of blood coursing through my body, I am preparing for battle. To the fans of the work and those who will become fans in the future, I sincerely hope you will fully enjoy the world of the Punishment Heroes, starting with this “despair.” Thank you very much.
Teoritta (CV: Mayu Iizuka)
Description: Teoritta is the “Goddess” of swords who has formed a contract with Xylo. She can summon a wide range of swords, including Holy Swords and demonic swords. While she has a high sense of pride and loves being praised, she also shows self-sacrificing behavior, epitomizing the classic traits of a “Goddess”. She enjoys having her head patted.
Mayu Iizuka’s comment: “The battles of the unique and diverse prisoners sentenced as Punishment Heroes! As I read the original work, I was completely drawn into its world. I’m so happy to be a part of such a project. Have you all seen the teaser PV!? As the “Goddess”, I’m really looking forward to seeing Teoritta’s dignified battle scenes and her cute, innocent moments in daily life. I’m excited for everyone to see all sides of her in the animation!”
You can watch the trailer below.
Sentenced to Be a Hero (Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku) is a light novel series by Rocket Shokai, and it began in October 2020 on the self-publishing website kakuyomu.jp. By September 2021, it received an official release with illustrations by MEHPISTO in Kadokawa’s Dengeki no Shin Bungei Imprint.
It has won several accolades, including first place in the User Recommendations category in the 2020 Kakuyomu Awards and second place overall in the Tsugirano Awards for up-and-coming light novel series. Yen Press licensed the novel in English.
Official synopsis:
“Hero” is the worst punishment in the world.
For those convicted of heinous crimes, they are sentenced to become a “Hero” and forced to enter the mandatory military service in the war against the Demon Lords.
These convicts are not even allowed to die—if killed, they will be resurrected to fight another day.
Hero Xylo Forbartz, former head of the Order of the Holy Knights, leads a penal unit of deplorables fighting on the front lines. It’s in these direst of circumstances that he meets Teoritta, one of the world’s the strongest weapons.
“When every last enemy has been defeated, you are to shower me with praise and pat my head.”
In order to survive and to take revenge on those who wronged him, he makes a pact with the goddess and launches headfirst into a maelstrom of war and intrigue.
Source: Press Release, Sentenced to Be a Hero Official Website
©2024 Rocket Shokai/KADOKAWA/Project Sentenced to Be a Hero
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