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Author: Natsumi Inoue
Original Author: Rocket Shokai
Artist: MEPHISTO
Translated by: Matthew Rutsohn
Letterer: Toppy
Author: Natsumi Inoue
Original Author: Rocket Shokai
Artist: MEPHISTO
Translated by: Matthew Rutsohn
Letterer: Toppy
Heroism—a punishment reserved for only the vilest criminals in human history. These so-called heroes are enlisted to fight on the front lines in humanity’s war against the Demon Blight. And if a hero dies, their only reward is to be resurrected and forced to continue their never-ending struggle. Such is the fate of Xylo Forbartz, former captain of the Order of Holy Knights and convicted goddess killer. But when Xylo comes face-toface with a new goddess, the pact they forge might just be enough to change the world…
Sentenced to Be a Hero, Vol. 1 (manga): The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004
Posted Jun 10, 2026 by Kristin Meyer
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