Season 2 of the TV anime Sentenced to Be a Hero has officially been announced. Alongside the announcement, an ultra teaser visual and a promotional video confirming the new season’s production have been released.
Crunchyroll also confirmed that it has acquired the rights to stream the second season in the future. The sequel was revealed on March 28 during the Sentenced to Be a Hero stage event held at AnimeJapan 2026.
Announcement PV:
Ultra Teaser Visual:
Additionally, a new game titled “Game of the GODDESS” has been announced. The game will be published by KADOKAWA, with development handled by VIC GAME STUDIOS.
The light novel series Sentenced to Be a Hero debuted in 2021 and has since amassed five volumes as of August 2023. Published by KADOKAWA under the Dengeki no Shibungei label, the series features illustrations by MEPHISTO.
Crunchyroll describes the anime as follows:
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.
Source: AnimeJapan 2026
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