Sentenced to Be a Hero unexpectedly became one of the most popular releases of the Winter 2026 anime cycle before the rise of JJK, Hell’s Paradise, and others. Studio KAI delivered one of the best opening episodes in history, which drew the attention of millions of anime fans. Since the premiere, fans have been restlessly waiting for the next episode of Sentenced to Be a Hero, but the episode was unfortunately delayed. For those waiting with bated breath, check out the new release date and time of Sentenced to Be a Hero episode 2 for your region here.
Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 Release Date and Time
The anticipated Episode 2 of the Sentenced to Be a Hero anime will be streaming on January 15, 2026, at 5:30 AM PT (or 8:30 AM ET). The new date and day are because Studio KAI decided to change the release schedule of Sentenced to Be a Hero from episode 2.
From now onwards, all new Sentenced to Be a Hero episodes will be released on Thursdays instead of Saturdays.
That said, here are the exact release times for Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 for some of the key regions below:
- Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 Release time in the US: 5:30 AM PT (or 8:30 AM ET) on January 15, 2026
- Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 Release time in the UK: 2:30 PM BST on January 15, 2026
- Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 Release time in Australia: 11:30 PM AEST on January 15, 2026
- Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 Release time in the Philippines: 09:30 PM PHT on January 15, 2026
- Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 Release time in India: 07:00 PM IST on January 15, 2026
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Sentenced to Be a Hero episode 2 is out now! Stream the latest episode on Crunchyroll.
What to Expect From Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2?
The debut episode of the Sentenced to Be a Hero anime introduces us to a peculiar world where heroes are treated differently, unlike in other media. Here, heroes are played by criminals who were charged with different crimes. Our hero, Xylo Forbartz, has been set up by a mysterious group and was ultimately sentenced to become an undying hero.
The origins of Xylo revealed the hero’s quest to seek vengeance and unveil the truth to the world that despises him. As the second episode preview hints at, the hero party will visit a mine infested by demons, and you can look forward to meeting new faces in the anime. If you want to learn more about each character, then check our Sentenced to Be a Hero main characters guide.
That said, can the second episode of Sentenced to Be a Hero live up to the expectations of the fans? Let us know in the comments below.
