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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 5h 36m•Peaking at 9.3/10

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 12 - Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 3
    9.3/10(1651 votes)

    S1:E12

    In the aftermath of the battle, revelations are made, and Kivia faces a haunting decision.

    Directors:Hiroyuki Takashima, Taisuke Tsukuda, Fumiaki Kouta
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  2. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 1 - Sentence: Support Retreat from Couveunge Forest
    9.2/10(3731 votes)

    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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  3. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 11 - Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 2
    8.9/10(1158 votes)

    S1:E11

    Xylo and Teoritta make a charge for Tua Jia tower while Kivia pursues a mystery of her own.

    Directors:Fumiaki Usui, Shunpei Umemoto, Yoshiki Nakakoji
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  4. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 6 - Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 2
    8.8/10(1339 votes)

    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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  5. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 9 - Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 2
    8.6/10(1092 votes)

    S1:E9

    The chaos in Sodrick's Shell continues to spiral as Lideo Sodrick's fate hangs in the balance.

    Director:Ouri Yasukawa
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  6. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 3 - Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 2
    8.5/10(1706 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Fumiaki Usui
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  7. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 7 - Sentence: Feigned Day Off at Port City Ioff
    8.3/10(1103 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Yuichi Shimodaira
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  8. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 5 - Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 1
    8.1/10(1233 votes)

    S1:E5

    A motley crew assembles for the defense of Mureed Fortress.

    Director:Shin Mita
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  9. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 2 - Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1
    7.8/10(1957 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Kosei Hirayama
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  10. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 8 - Sentence: Undercover Investigation in District of Sodrick 1
    7.8/10(1034 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Jun Fujiwara
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  11. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 10 - Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 1
    7.8/10(888 votes)

    S1:E10

    A new comrade joins the heroes' forces as they take on a faerie invasion in the heart of the city.

    Directors:Fumiaki Usui, Shunsuke Machitani
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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  12. Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 Episode 4 - Standby Order: Mureed Fortress
    7.6/10(1339 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Tsuyoshi Tobita
    Writer:Kenta Ihara

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sentence: Aid In Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 3" is the best rated episode of "Sentenced to Be a Hero". It scored 9.3/10 based on 1651 votes. Directed by Hiroyuki Takashima, Taisuke Tsukuda, Fumiaki Kouta and written by Kenta Ihara, it aired on 3/26/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sentence: Support Retreat from Couveunge Forest".