This post contains spoilers for Sentenced To Be A Hero.

After three outstanding episodes, it is safe to say that Sentenced To Be A Hero is among the best Winter 2026 anime. All three episodes have been of the highest quality, and they are proof enough that Studio Kai has gone all out to ensure fans will fall in love with the series.

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The anime released its third episode not so long ago, in which Xylo Forbartz and his group took on the responsibility of saving the miners who were trapped inside, along with the monsters. Considering how the previous episode had ended on a cliffhanger, the audience was certainly eager to know how Xylo and the heroes would fare.

Norgalle Was The MVP Of Episode 3

Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4 Release Date Xylo

Xylo and Norgalle were aware of the danger, so they immediately began working. Norgalle used his mastery over seals to turn the miners' tools into weapons that could damage the monsters. Not long after arming the miners, the monsters came crawling out and started attacking everyone in the vicinity. Xylo and Tatsuya were doing the heavy lifting, but Norgalle also tried his best to support them.

They decimated many monsters, yet more heinous entities continued to emerge. At one point, Demon Lord Lotus emerged, and it began assaulting the miners and the heroes. The heroes were running low on steam, but thankfully, Teoritta came at the right time. She took down multiple enemies with her power, giving the heroes some much-needed reprieve. Demon Lord Lotus also emitted a shrill noise that caused tinnitus among the heroes, while the miners became mindless and began walking towards the creature. Only Tatsuya was unaffected by the noise, so Xylo decided to support him from afar. Tatsuya was ultimately successful in destroying the body, but it was shortly revealed that it was a fake.

Norgalle Had To Make A Big Sacrifice

Subsequently, Norgalle decided to take matters into his own hands and unleashed a massive wave of fire to burn the Demon Lord's appendages. However, his leg was caught, and he was hung upside down. Everything pointed towards an end for the heroes and miners, but Norgalle refused to give up. Upon learning that the actual body of the Demon Lord was below him, he began hacking away at his trapped leg. When Norgalle was finally free, he sliced through the Demon Lord's main body with a blade, saving everyone else in the process.

Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4 Release Date

Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4 Will Release On January 29

Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4 will air on January 29
Xylo and his allies might be sent to another part of the kingdom

Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4 will be released on January 29th, 2026. The episode is titled "Standby Order: Muurid Fortress." Despite an incredible victory, the heroes will not be given much time to rest. Instead, they could end up at Muurid Fortress. Considering the anime's pacing, it seems that Episode 4 won't feel long and dragged. Additionally, fans can expect to see more action.

In Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4, Xylo and Teoritta might have to go and defend the Muurid Fortress somewhere in the kingdom. Norgalle won't be part of the expedition after he lost his leg in the fight against the Demon Lord. Instead, Venetim Leopool will be accompanying Xylo. The episode may be full of action, but viewers will want to see some progress in terms of the overall story. It would be ideal if the new episode would give the audience more insight into the life of Xylo and the other heroes.

Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4 Kivia talking to a priest

Kivia is a character that fans should keep an eye out for, as she has proven herself to be unlike the top brass. When the priest threatened to get the heroes reprimanded, it was Kivia who decided to step in and save them, which makes it clear that she is not morally corrupt. After witnessing Xylo saving the miners and reuniting them with their families, it is possible that Kivia's perception of him will finally begin to change. If that does happen, Kivia could help Xylo to clear his name and uncover the people behind the conspiracy to bring him down.

Where To Watch Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4?

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Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4 will be available to watch on Crunchyroll immediately after it premieres in Japan. As always, the episode will have Japanese audio and several subtitles, which fans can change at their convenience. The English dub of Sentenced To Be A Hero Episode 4 will also be available in due time.

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