Sentenced to Be a Hero Release Schedule: When Do the New Episodes Come Out?

The Winter 2026 anime season features the return of the most-awaited titles, including JJK Season 3, Hell’s Paradise Season 2, and Frieren Season 2. However, a brand new anime adaptation of a light novel titled ‘Sentenced to Be a Hero’ by Studio KAI has stolen the spotlight from the greats with its incredible debut episode. If the first episode caught your eye as well, discover the complete release schedule of the upcoming episodes of the Sentenced to Be a Hero anime here in our guide.

Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode Count: How Many Episodes Will the First Season Have?

Studio KAI, the studio behind the recent sensation Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, is also the studio behind the Sentenced to Be a Hero anime. The anime debuted on January 3rd with a 1-hour special premiere, and its popularity has skyrocketed ever since. Fortunately, Studio KAI has officially revealed the episode count of the Sentenced to Be a Hero anime.

The first season of Sentenced to Be a Hero is listed as 12 episodes and is scheduled to run throughout the Winter 2026 anime season. So, let’s gear up to witness the action-packed adventures of Xylo Forbartz and his crew for the next two months straight.

Sentenced to Be a Hero Release Schedule

There is a slight change in the release schedule of the Sentenced to Be a Hero anime. After the 1-hour premiere episode released on January 3rd, fans waited for the second episode to arrive on January 10th. However, Crunchyroll has revealed that Sentenced to Be a Hero episode 2 has been delayed and will be available to stream on January 15 instead.

Therefore, the Sentenced to Be a Hero anime will air on Thursdays from hereon, along with Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, and here is the complete release schedule of the first season:

• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 1: January 3, 2026
• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2: January 15, 2026
• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 3: January 22, 2026
• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 4: January 29, 2026
• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 5: February 5, 2026
• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 6: February 12, 2026
• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 7: February 19, 2026
• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 8: February 26, 2026
• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 9: March 5, 2026
• Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 10: March 12, 2026

Where to Watch Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime?

All the latest episodes of Sentenced to Be a Hero Season 1 are confirmed to be simulcast on Crunchyroll. Only the first episode (1-hour long special) is out on the streaming platform at the time of writing, and the upcoming episodes will air weekly (every Thursday) at 5:30 AM PT (or 8:30 AM ET).

The series is also available on Netflix and Prime Video, but the availability will vary depending on your region.

That said, do you believe Sentenced to Be a Hero will end up as one of the best anime of the Winter 2026 season, or will the series wane over time? Let us know in the comments below.