Sentenced to Be a Hero：TV anime broadcast schedule changed to January 2026

It has been announced that the TV anime "Sentenced to Be a Hero, " based on the popular light novel by Dengeki New Literature (KADOKAWA), will be rescheduled from its original October broadcast to January 2026. It was also announced that the first episode will be broadcast as a 60-minute extended special.

The production committee for the series explained, "We have decided to change the broadcast start date in order to further improve the quality of the work and deliver it to everyone in a way that fully conveys its appeal. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the broadcast for any concern caused."

Regarding the first episode, which will be broadcast as a 60-minute extended special, they commented, "The content will allow you to fully enjoy the world of this work, so we hope you will look forward to it. All of our staff will work diligently on the production to deliver a work that meets everyone's expectations. We would appreciate your understanding and support."

A special program featuring the main cast, including Yohei Azakami, who plays Zairo Forverts, will be streamed on YouTube from 7:00 pm on July 26th. New information will be announced during the program.

"The 9004th Punishment Hero Squad's Prison Records Sentenced to Be a Hero " is a light novel written by Rocket Company and illustrated by Mefisto. It depicts the exploits of the Punishment Hero Squad, who committed a grave crime and were given the punishment of heroes (hero punishment). The Punishment Hero Squad is made up of a berserker who hasn't stopped fighting for hundreds of years, the worst thief in history, a conman political prisoner, a self-proclaimed royal terrorist, an assassin with a zero success rate, and other personality-disordered and most evil criminals. Zairo Forverts, a former commander of the Holy Knights, is the leader of the Punishment Hero Squad, which is made up of a berserker who hasn't stopped fighting for hundreds of years, the worst thief in history, a conman political prisoner, a self-proclaimed royal terrorist, and an assassin with a zero success rate. He meets Theoritta, the goddess of swords, makes a contract with her, and throws himself into battle. The anime is produced by Studio KAI.