Sentenced to Be a Hero Reaches No. 5 on Apple TV Store Chart
Two other anime, The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic and Goblin Slayer, sit at sixth and 13th on the same Apple TV Store chart.
Sentenced to Be a Hero has climbed to fifth place on the Apple TV Store streaming chart, according to movieweb.com. The dark fantasy series, which is also available to purchase digitally on major PVOD platforms including the Apple TV Store, sits behind four titles in the ranking at the time of writing.
Two other anime appear on the same chart: The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic is sixth, while Goblin Slayer is 13th.
The series is led by Xylo Forbartz, a former commander voiced by Yohei Azakami. Mayu Iizuka voices Teoritta, Shizuka Ishigami plays Patouche Kivia and Shun Horie plays Dotta Luzlas. The directing team includes Hiroyuki Takashima, Ouri Yasukawa and Tae-Woo Jeon, with Kenta Ihara on scripts and Rocket Shokai credited as creator and writer.
Sentenced to Be a Hero released in January 2026 and was a strong contender on Crunchyroll's daily streaming charts during a crowded Winter 2026 season. Its first season ran for 12 episodes.
A second season by Studio KAI was announced shortly after the AnimeJapan 2026 panel, but no release date has been confirmed.
Quick answers
Where can I watch Sentenced to Be a Hero?
The series is available to purchase digitally on major PVOD platforms, including the Apple TV Store.
How many episodes are in Sentenced to Be a Hero season 1?
The first season ran for 12 episodes.
Is there a second season of Sentenced to Be a Hero?
A second season by Studio KAI was announced after the AnimeJapan 2026 panel, but no release date has been confirmed.