Celebration illustration by Nakashima 723

Two series by the same author collaborating is awesome—it's rare to see an author's different works crossover like this. The visual of the heroes facing off looks intense; Zylo and Yashiro staring each other down creates immediate tension. January 2026 will be packed with these two—having both series air in the same season gives fans double the content. Hero vs hero dynamics are always interesting; watching protagonists with different philosophies clash offers more depth than typical hero vs villain battles.

A collaboration between the TV anime "The Hero is Sentenced: Prison Records of the Punishing Hero 9004 Corps" and "The Hero's Scum" has been announced. Both series are based on novels by Rocket Company. A collaboration visual, PV, and celebration illustration by Nakashima 723 (who handles the comic adaptation of "The Hero's Scum") have been released.

WATCH THE COLLABORATION PV: Sentenced to Be a Hero x Scum of the Brave Collaboration Video

Collaboration Details

This collaboration was made possible by the two series sharing the same original author and broadcasting in the same season.

"The Hero is Sentenced: Prison Records of the Punishing Hero 9004 Corps" will air on January 3, 2026.

"The Hero's Scum" will air on January 10, 2026.

Collaboration Visual

The collaboration visual depicts Zylo Volberts, the hero of "The Hero is Sentenced," facing off against Yashiro, the hero of "The Hero's Scum."

Collaboration PV

The PV features the theme songs for each series:

• "Kill the Noise" by SPYAIR (The Hero is Sentenced)

• "GUN POWER" by TOOBOE (The Hero's Scum)

A conversation between Zylo and Yashiro is also available on the official website of "The Hero is Sentenced: Prison Records of the Punishing Hero 9004 Corps."

The Hero's Scum Cast

Yashiro the Grim Reaper - Ryota Suzuki

Aki Jogamine - Akari Kito

Yukine Indou - Momono Harumi

Sarah Kashiwagi Pendragon - Yumiri Hanamori

Salt Joe - Hinata Tadokoro

Ishinoo the Musician - Daisuke Hirakawa

Marta the Mole - Yasuhiro Takato

Are you excited for this collaboration? Which series are you more interested in? Do you enjoy crossovers between different works? Will you watch both in January? Share your thoughts in the comments below!