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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 1h 23m•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(2249 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 2 - Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1
    8.2/10(786 votes)

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

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    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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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 2249 votes. Directed by Hiroyuki Takashima, Ouri Yasukawa, Taisuke Tsukuda and written by Kenta Ihara, it aired on 1/3/2026. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1".