Sentenced to Be a Hero

is a Japanese light novel series written by Rocket Shoukai, with illustrations by Mephisto. The series began publication on September 17, 2021 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei publishing imprint.

The series was licensed and released in english by Yen Press.

Synopsis
Heroism—a punishment for only the worst criminals. Those sentenced to the fate of a hero are forced to fight at the front lines. But when their leader meets a goddess, the contract they forge may change the world…

(Source: Yen Press)

Light Novel Volumes
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 * name       = Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 IV
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 * releaseDate = December 17, 2022
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 * pages      = 420
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 * summary    = With the saint as the leader, the curtain rises on the strategy to recapture the second royal capital. The fate of the fierce all-out war--  In order to recapture the second royal capital occupied by demon king phenomena, the Punishment Hero Unit was ordered to infiltrate and sabotage the interior. On the other hand, the Holy Knights, who were forced to struggle against the strong castle walls, found a way out under the guidance of Saint Yurisa, and finally rushed into the royal capital!
 * name       = Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 V
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 * releaseDate = August 17, 2023
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