Sentenced to Be a Hero anime revealed 3 new voice cast members, with Shizuka Ishigami, Shun Horie, and Junichi Toki joining. In addition, a special stage event was announced for AnimeJapan 2025 in March.
The anime revealed the first teaser trailer and information in March 2024. Studio KAI is in charge of the animation. You can see the entire main cast below.
- Yohei Azakami as Xylo Forbat
- Mayu Iizuka as Teoritta
- Shizuka Ishigami as Patausche Kivia (NEW)
- Shun Horie as Dotta Luzulas (NEW)
- Shunichi Toki as Venetim Leopool (NEW)
The newly-announced cast members commented on their roles, with the characters’ designs and descriptions also released.
Patausche Kivia (CV: Shizuka Ishigami):
Character description: The leader of the 13th Holy Knights Order. She was originally supposed to form a contract with the goddess Teoritta. A righteous and serious knight with a strong sense of duty, but her speech can be quite strict. For the sake of the goddess, she is willing to sacrifice even her own life.
Shizuka Ishigami’s comment: “What exactly is Sentenced to Be a Hero? When you hear “hero,” you might imagine someone fighting the Demon King for the sake of the people and peace. However, this series takes a slightly different approach. From the moment I started reading the original novel, I was completely drawn into its world and quickly became a fan. The teaser PV already conveys the intensity of the anime, and I’m thrilled to be part of such a passionate project. I’m excited to see how Patausche, as the leader of the Holy Knights, interacts with the Punishment Heroes. Please look forward to the anime”
Dotta Luzulas (CV: Shun Horie):
Character description: A notorious thief known for committing over a thousand burglary cases, making him one of history’s most infamous criminals. A compulsive kleptomaniac, he steals indiscriminately—from completely worthless objects to extremely valuable artifacts, even from the Goddess’s treasure box. He has an exceptional talent for stealing anything, making him highly adaptable. Although he is perceptive and quick-witted, he suffers from severe kleptomania.
Shun Horie’s comment: “I’ve been sentenced to become a hero.” However, Dotta doesn’t seem to regret his actions at all. From the very first episode, he causes chaos among the heroes. Playing this troublemaker takes a lot of energy, but being able to work with such a talented cast makes it all worth it. The visuals are absolutely stunning—I was blown away. I’m sure everyone will enjoy it, so please look forward to the broadcast!”
Venetim Leopool (CV: Shunichi Toki):
Character description: The commanding officer of the Penal Hero 9004 Squad, once a swindler who nearly sold a royal palace to a traveling circus. A master of deception, he excels in fraudulent schemes. Because of his persuasive speech and mannerisms, he appears highly competent, but in reality, he is nothing more than a smooth talker without real substance. Even in tense situations, he maintains a laid-back attitude while delivering bad news with a grin.
Shunichi Toki’s comment: “I am honored to voice Venetim Leopool. The world of this anime is incredibly rich and intricate, while also portraying each character’s personality with great depth and realism—I was truly moved. The production team is working hard to maintain this atmosphere in the animation, and I will give my best performance to honor their vision. Thank you for your support!”
In addition, character models and expression sheets were released for each of the main characters:
The anime’s AnimeJapan event will feature each of the five main cast members, with that being the first-ever cast stage appearance for the series. The event will be held in Japan on March 21-22. You can watch the teaser trailer below.
Sentenced to Be a Hero (Yusha-kei ni Shosu: Chobatsu 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 MEPHISTO 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: Sentenced to Be a Hero Official Website and Official X
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