Kodoani.com – Kadokawa has just released the second teaser image and main cast for the television anime adaptation of the light novel Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 (Yūsha-kei ni Shosu: Chōbatsu Yūsha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku) by Rocket Shokai. The anime will premiere next year 2025with Studio KAI handling production.
Main cast:
Yōhei Azakami in the role Xylo Forbartzthe former Holy Knights commander was convicted for the murder of a goddess.
Mayu Iizuka in the role Theoriettaa sword goddess who made a pact with Xylo.
Content:
The light novel tells about Xylo Forbartza former paladin convicted for murdering a goddess, receives a special punishment in the form of “heroism.” These convicts are called penalty herowas forced to fight endlessly against the demon king's army on the front lines. If they die in battle, they are revived and must continue to fight, turning heroism into a harsh and painful cycle.
Everything changed when Xylo met Theoriettaanother goddess, and enters into a powerful contract that opens up the possibility of changing the world.
Light novels and manga:
Light novel: Rocket Shokai launched the series on Kakuyomu in October 2020. Kadokawa began publishing it in print with illustrations by Mephisto in September 2021. The seventh volume is scheduled for release on January 17.
Manga: Natsumi Inoue adapted into an on-page manga Dengeki Comic Regulus in March 2022. Kadokawa published the second volume in April 2024. BookWalker Global releases digital manga in English.
Notable points:
Yen Press will release the light novel in English, describing the story as a hybrid harsh heroism and divine covenants. The latest teaser images and information promise to attract fans of the action and fantasy genres when the anime officially launches in 2025.
