‘Sentenced to Be a Hero’ episode 4: Release time, schedule, and what to expect

‘Sentenced to Be a Hero’ has moved into a new phase. Now XYlo and his group have begun a new mission that carries major consequences. Episode 4 will take fans of the anime to Murid Fortress, a key defensive point of the First Royal Capital. This episode is expected to reveal new information about Goddess Teoritta and her role in the wider conflict. Political motives of the military and the temple will also come into focus as the plot expands.

‘Sentenced to Be a Hero’ Episode 4 release time

Both sub and dub versions of episode 4 release on January 29, 2026, at 5:30 AM PT, 8:30 AM ET, 2:30 PM BST, 11:30 PM AEST, 9:30 PM PHT, and 7:00 PM IST. In Japan, the episode will air on television from 10:30 PM to 11:00 PM JST on January 29, 2026. The anime can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

The global streaming timings for all regions are:

Japan (JST): 10:30 PM – January 29, 2026

United States Pacific Time (PT): 5:30 AM – January 29, 2026

United States Eastern Time (ET): 8:30 AM – January 29, 2026

United Kingdom (GMT/BST): 1:30 PM / 2:30 PM – January 29, 2026

Central Europe (CET): 2:30 PM – January 29, 2026

India (IST): 7:00 PM – January 29, 2026

Philippines (PHT): 9:30 PM – January 29, 2026

Australia (AEST): 11:30 PM – January 29, 2026

Brazil (BRT): 10:30 AM – January 29, 2026

Mexico (CST): 7:30 AM – January 29, 2026

Central Africa Time (CAT): 2:30 PM – January 29, 2026

Korea (KST): 10:30 PM – January 29, 2026

New Zealand (NZDT): 1:30 AM – January 30, 2026

What to expect from ‘Sentenced to Be a Hero’ Episode 4?

In Episode 3 of ‘Sentenced to Be a Hero,’ Xylo defeated the demon lord of the Mushroom Empire. His group now moves to their next mission.

Episode 4 takes place at Murid Fortress, the defensive stronghold of the First Royal Capital. Xylo and his team enter a crowded tavern. Patausche Kivia approaches Xylo and Teoritta. She reveals the intentions of the military and the temple regarding Goddess Teoritta. This sets up future conflict and political tension.

The official synopsis confirms that opposing views about Teoritta will shape upcoming events.