"Sentenced to Be a Hero" anime premieres October 2025

The anime adaptation of the popular light novel series "Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004" is set to premiere in October 2025. Studio KAI has released a new trailer and poster to celebrate the announcement. The series, which started in 2020, imagines a unique world where being a hero is a punishment for serious crimes. Those who become heroes must battle against a demon king's army and are revived if they die. This setup promises thrilling fantasy battles and an intriguing storyline. During the recent AnimeJapan 2025 event, more details about the anime were revealed. Hiroyuki Takashima will direct the series, supported by a team that includes Yoshitake Nakakoji as assistant director and character designer Takeshi Noda. The music will be composed by Shunsuke Takizawa. The voice cast includes notable actors like Yohei Azakami and Mayu Iizuka. As the Fall 2025 schedule fills up with other major anime releases, fans are eager to see how "Sentenced to Be a Hero" will stand out among its competitors. The English version of the original light novels is available for readers interested in the story before the anime debuts.