Crunchyroll’s Biggest Surprise Hit Is a Must-Watch For Action Fantasy Fans

The anime series Sentenced to Be a Hero premiered on January 3rd, 2026, and quickly gained a following thanks to its beautiful animation, original story, and engaging plot. It’s already received nearly 30,000 likes on Crunchyroll, and that number is still growing. What’s particularly impressive is that the show didn’t generate much buzz before its release. If you enjoy action-packed fantasy anime and are looking for a new series to watch this season, Sentenced to Be a Hero is definitely worth checking out.

Jujutsu Kaisen Finally Explains The Biggest Mystery of Season 2

Honestly, it’s been heartbreaking watching Yuji struggle with so much guilt! What’s even worse is finding out the higher-ups in the jujutsu world actually used Gojo’s disappearance to try and get rid of him. They’ve always been scared of Yuji’s potential as Sukuna’s vessel, and with Gojo gone, they saw their chance. It’s terrifying to think they want him eliminated completely! They’ve tasked Yuta Okkotsu, a fellow student at Jujutsu High, with the impossible job of killing Sukuna’s vessel. But Yuta’s always had his own agenda, and I’m really curious to see what that is!