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The Best Episodes of Sentenced to Be a Hero

Every episode of Sentenced to Be a Hero ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sentenced to Be a Hero!

Binge this in 3h 51m•Peaking at 9.2/10

In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 1 - Sentence: Support Retreat from Couveunge Forest
    9.2/10(2891 votes)

    #1 - Sentence: Support Retreat from Couveunge Forest

    S1:E1

    Penal hero Xylo gets an unwelcome helper during an assignment to supporting the main army's retreat.

    Directors:Hiroyuki Takashima, Ouri Yasukawa, Taisuke Tsukuda
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  2. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 6 - Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 2
    8.8/10(692 votes)

    #2 - Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 2

    S1:E6

    As hope seems to slip away, Teoritta and Xylo make a do-or-die gambit against Demon Lord Iblis.

    Director:Jun Nakajima
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  3. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 3 - Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 2
    8.6/10(1145 votes)

    #3 - Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 2

    S1:E3

    Xylo's party embarks on a suicide mission to save a group of miners trapped in the tunnels.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 7 - Sentence: Feigned Day Off at Port City Ioff
    8.4/10(447 votes)

    #4 - Sentence: Feigned Day Off at Port City Ioff

    S1:E7

    What appears to be the heroes' first true day off turns into a job protecting Teoritta from assassins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 5 - Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 1
    8.2/10(642 votes)

    #5 - Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 1

    S1:E5

    A motley crew assembles for the defense of Mureed Fortress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 8 - Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 1
    7.9/10(272 votes)

    #6 - Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 1

    S1:E8

    To investigate the would-be assassins, an unexpected duo goes undercover in the Adventurers Guild.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 2 - Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1
    7.8/10(1392 votes)

    #7 - Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1

    S1:E2

    A convicted goddess killer is condemned to a cycle of eternal punishment of battling hordes of enemies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 4 - Standby Order: Mureed Fortress
    7.6/10(769 votes)

    #8 - Standby Order: Mureed Fortress

    S1:E4

    The heroes' time off at a city festival is actually a prelude to a coming terror.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sentence: Support Retreat from Couveunge Forest" is the best rated episode of "Sentenced to Be a Hero". It scored 9.2/10 based on 2891 votes. Directed by Hiroyuki Takashima, Ouri Yasukawa, Taisuke Tsukuda and written by Kenta Ihara, it aired on 1/3/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 2".