Episode 4 of Sentenced to Be a Hero reveals new twists, release date, time, and streaming details.
Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 4: The Winter 2026 anime Sentenced to Be a Hero from Studio KAI maintains its appeal to fans through its energetic fantasy battle scenes. The upcoming Episode 4 will focus on the light novel's prison-hero storyline, which continues into upcoming episodes. The season contains 12 episodes, which will be broadcast internationally until March.
The show will release Episode 4 on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5:30 AM PT, which corresponds to the 8:30 AM ET time zone. Indian viewers should watch the show at 6:30 PM IST.
The first episode, which has English subtitles, has been streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll since its release on January 3. Netflix and Prime Video offer select regions. Tokyo MX airs the show in Japan. You can find free trials and premium access on the Crunchyroll app or website.
The Penal Hero Unit 9004 unit which Xylo Forbartz commands, will confront more powerful enemies after Episode 3 ends with a prison escape. The "sentenced heroes" create three main elements, which include their team dynamics, their power awakening, and their ethical struggles when facing demon threats. The opening song "Kill the Noise" by Spyair creates a powerful beginning, which reveals more information about the hero system's corruption.
The first episode was released on January 3, the second episode on January 15, and the third episode on January 22. The first three episodes of the show introduced Xylo and his team, who fight against otherworldly creatures in a dystopian setting. The production delays created an opportunity to produce high-quality animation, which competes with JJK Season 3. Fans of the show appreciate the smooth battle scenes and voice performance,s while Episode 4 contains a major villain introduction which will lead to possible changes in character loyalties.
