The WORST episodes of Sentenced to Be a Hero

Every episode of Sentenced to Be a Hero ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Sentenced to Be a Hero!

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 resurrection and relentless combat. But when Xylo encounters a mysterious new goddess, their unlikely alliance sparks a rebellion that could shatter the chains of eternal punishment.

Last Updated: 2/21/2026Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Continuing
Standby Order: Mureed Fortress
star
7.31
131 votes

#1 - Standby Order: Mureed Fortress

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2026

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

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Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 1
star
7.37
189 votes

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

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2026

Xylo must support the recapture of Blight-infested tunnels with self-styled monarch Norgalle.

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Sentence: Feigned Day Off at Port City Ioff
star
7.67
55 votes

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

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2026

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

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Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 1
star
7.68
113 votes

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

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2026

A motley crew assembles for the defense of Mureed Fortress.

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Sentence: Spearhead the Recapture of the Zewan Gan Tunnels 2
star
7.83
155 votes

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

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2026

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

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Sentence: Defense Against Corruption at Mureed Fortress 2
star
7.91
101 votes

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

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2026

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

Sentence: Support Retreat From Couveunge Forest
star
8.38
289 votes

#7 - Sentence: Support Retreat From Couveunge Forest

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2026

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

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