Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 5: This dark fantasy anime follows convict heroes like Xylo Forbartz in brutal missions, gaining massive buzz in Winter 2026. Episode 5 continues the high-stakes action after Episode 4’s forest retreat fallout.​
Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 5: Release Date
The service provides exclusive streaming on Crunchyroll with both subtitles and English dubbing, which becomes available on the same day. The content is also available for regional viewing on Netflix and Prime Video. The service requires Premium Crunchyroll access to enable users to watch shows at their original broadcast times.
Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 5: Available in Different Languages​
- Japanese: Subtitles available; Original audio
- English: Subtitles available; Dub available
- Hindi: Subtitles available; Dub available
- Tamil: Subtitles available; Dub available
- Telugu: Subtitles available; Dub available
- German: Subtitles available; Dub available
- Spanish (Latin American): Subtitles available; Dub available
- French: Subtitles available; Dub available
- Portuguese (Brazilian): Subtitles available; Dub available
Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 5: When & Where to Watch
Country-Wise Time
USA Pacific (PT): February 5, 2026 – 6:00 AM (IMDb, YouTube)
USA Eastern (ET): February 5, 2026 – 9:00 AM (YouTube)
India (IST): February 5, 2026 – 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (YouTube)
Europe (CET): February 5, 2026 – 3:00 PM (YouTube)
Philippines: February 5, 2026 – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (YouTube)
Australia (AEDT): February 6, 2026 – 10:00 PM (YouTube)
Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 5: Full Schedule
Episode 1 (Special): January 3, 2026
Episode 2: January 15, 2026
Episode 3: January 22, 2026
Episode 4: January 29, 2026
Episode 5: February 5, 2026
Episode 6: February 12, 2026
Episode 7: February 19, 2026
Episode 8: February 26, 2026
Episode 9: March 5, 2026
Episode 10: March 12, 2026
Episodes 11–12 (Finale): March 19–26, 2026 (projected)
Season totals 12 episodes from Studio KAI.
What to Expect
The upcoming events will show Xylo and Unit 90004 advancing their battle against demons while they use battle techniques from Episode 4 and light novel elements to create their mission. The Winter standout will show violent combat between heroes and enemies while danger levels keep increasing.​
Sentenced to Be a Hero: Recap
The first three episodes show Xylo, who becomes a hero through forced sentencing and forest demons who escape, and the unit that survives because knights rescue them; this establishes the danger that leads to Episode 5’s frontline battle. ​
The Crunchyroll platform will release Episode 5 on February 5, which competes with top shows from Winter 2026, including JJK S3.Â
