Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 4 Release Date
Sentenced to Be a Hero episode 4 is set to release on Thursday, January 29, 2026, following the anime’s regular weekly pattern. It drops just as episode 3’s fallout at the Mushroom Empire settles, picking the story up as Xylo and his penal unit head toward Murid Fortress, which a lot of fans have been waiting for since that location was teased in earlier promos.
@_ANIMEse shared on X the new visual for the anime Sentenced to Be a Hero, with the fourth episode set to premiere this Thursday on Crunchyroll.
The date also keeps the show comfortably in that late‑January slot many winter‑season anime use, so it feels like part of a rhythm rather than a random delay or surprise drop.
Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 4 Release Time
Sentenced to Be a Hero episode 4 releases globally on January 29, 2026, at 5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. BST / 11:30 p.m. AEST / 9:30 p.m. PHT / 7:00 p.m. IST, with Japan getting the TV broadcast from 10:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. JST. It’s one of those awkward‑but-manageable times where the U.S.
West Coast viewers either wake up early or catch it later, while Europe gets a very convenient afternoon slot, and India lands in that after‑work 7 p.m. sweet spot.
For anyone outside the listed zones, most guides suggest just syncing to the 5:30 a.m. PT or 10:30 p.m. JST anchor and using a time‑zone converter, which is what a lot of anime fans quietly do anyway.
Where to Watch Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 4?
Sentenced to Be a Hero episode 4 can be watched on Crunchyroll worldwide, with both subbed and dubbed versions releasing on the same day.
The series is also available on Netflix and Prime Video in select regions, but those platforms’ availability varies by country, so most official guides still point to Crunchyroll as the safest, globally consistent option.
A lot of viewers seem to use Crunchyroll for the simulcast and then keep an eye on their local Netflix or Prime catalog in case the show turns up there later for a rewatch.
About Sentenced to Be a Hero
Sentenced to Be a Hero is a dark fantasy anime where convicted criminals are literally “sentenced” to become heroes, forced to fight the Demon King’s forces again and again, even after death, thanks to constant revival.
The story follows Xylo Forbart, the leader of Penal Hero Unit 9004, who survives by forming a contract with the Goddess of the Sword, Teoritta, while secretly nursing a grudge against the system that condemned him.
As the episodes progress, the show leans into the politics behind the hero system, the temple’s control over Teoritta, and the messy ethics of using people as disposable weapons, all wrapped in battles, fortress sieges, and that slightly grim, game‑like logic that a lot of modern fantasy anime fans seem to love.
Disclaimer
Episode 4 release date, time and platform availability for Sentenced to Be a Hero may vary by region and are subject to change by broadcasters or streaming services. Viewers should always confirm the latest schedule and access details directly on official platforms or trusted listings before planning to watch.
