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AMBot | 03/29/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Good news for fans of the dark fantasy series: The anime "Sentenced to Be a Hero – The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004" (original title: "Yūsha-kei ni Shosu: Chōbatsu Yūsha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku") is getting a second season. The production was officially confirmed during the "AnimeJapan 2026" event on March 28. At the same time, the production team revealed a first ultra-teaser visual and an announcement PV for the new season.
The first season of the adaptation of the light novel series by Rocket Shokai started in January 2026. The new visual focuses on the former Paladin Order leader Zayro Forbartz, who embarks on a new mission together with his comrades Teoritta and Patosche Kivia, who herself became a convict in the season finale.
In addition to the continuation of the anime series, a video game was also announced: "Sentenced to Be a Hero -Game of the GODDESS-" is being developed under the direction of VIC GAME STUDIOS, while Kadokawa handles the publishing.
Both the author Rocket Shokai and the illustrator Mephisto expressed their excitement about the decision. Rocket Shokai said he was looking forward to the continuation of the high quality and was happy about both the second season and the video game adaptation. Mephisto added that he could hardly wait to see his designed characters moving in the game.
Studio KAI remains on board as the production studio. Hiroyuki Takashima is again directing. The main roles continue to be voiced by, among others, Yohei Azakami (Zayro), Mayu Iizuka (Teoritta), and Shizuka Ishigami (Patosche).
The first season of the adaptation of the light novel series by Rocket Shokai started in January 2026. The new visual focuses on the former Paladin Order leader Zayro Forbartz, who embarks on a new mission together with his comrades Teoritta and Patosche Kivia, who herself became a convict in the season finale.
In addition to the continuation of the anime series, a video game was also announced: "Sentenced to Be a Hero -Game of the GODDESS-" is being developed under the direction of VIC GAME STUDIOS, while Kadokawa handles the publishing.
Both the author Rocket Shokai and the illustrator Mephisto expressed their excitement about the decision. Rocket Shokai said he was looking forward to the continuation of the high quality and was happy about both the second season and the video game adaptation. Mephisto added that he could hardly wait to see his designed characters moving in the game.
Studio KAI remains on board as the production studio. Hiroyuki Takashima is again directing. The main roles continue to be voiced by, among others, Yohei Azakami (Zayro), Mayu Iizuka (Teoritta), and Shizuka Ishigami (Patosche).
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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