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STUDIO KAI Inc. (Head Office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Kenji Oshiba), a group company of ADK Emotions Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kunihiko Shibata), is pleased to announce that a special panel (creator talk show) for the highly acclaimed dark fantasy TV anime 'Sentenced to Be a Hero' (Japanese title: 勇者刑に処す), which is currently receiving significant global attention, will be held on July 3 (Fri) at 'Anime Expo 2026,' North America's largest anime event, taking place in Los Angeles, USA, from July 2 (Thu) to July 5 (Sun), 2026.

This panel will feature prominent creators leading the production, who will travel from Japan to share behind-the-scenes stories about the overwhelming animation quality. Additionally, a live drawing session exclusive to the event and special attendee gifts will be prepared, delivering a unique stage experience to fans worldwide.

Panel Details

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Panel Title

STUDIO KAI ANIME “SENTENCED TO BE A HERO” CREATOR TALK SHOW

Date and Time

July 3, 2026 (Fri) 4:15 PM ~ (Local Time)

Location

Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 403AB

Speakers

・Masashi Masuo (Producer) ・Yoshiki Nakanakaji (Assistant Director / Creature Design) ・Takeshi Noda (Character Design) ・Kazuki Kimura (Chief Animation Director)

Panel Highlights

1. Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Unveiling the World of TV Anime 'Sentenced to Be a Hero'

Reflecting on the excitement of Season 1, the creators will explain the production secrets behind STUDIO KAI's signature lively character action, their commitment to realistic background art, and creature design.

2. Live Drawing Session & Gift of Completed Artwork

Kazuki Kimura, the Chief Animation Director, will conduct a live drawing session on stage in real-time. Attendees can witness firsthand the craftsmanship as characters surviving in a harsh world are brought to life on the spot. Furthermore, a special project will offer a chance for fans at the venue to win the valuable illustration created during the stage event.

Attendee Gift: "Newly Drawn Trading Cards" for the First 100 Visitors!

To commemorate the panel, fans who attend the event on the day will receive "Newly Drawn Trading Cards (4 characters in total, random distribution)" on a first-come, first-served basis.

【Trading Card Specifications】 ・Featured Characters: Zairo Folberts, Teorita, Patocha Kivia, Rhino (4 types in total, 1 card distributed randomly)

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About the Work

©2024 Rocket Commercial/KADOKAWA/Sentenced to Be a Hero Production Committee

The novel 'Sentenced to Be a Hero: Punishment Hero Unit 9004 Prison Record' (KADOKAWA Dengeki New Literature) by Rocket Commercial (Illustration: mephisto) is a dark fantasy depicting the battle between criminals sentenced to the punishment of "Hero" and the Demon Lord's army. It has won numerous awards, including 1st place in the User Recommendation Division at the "Kakuyomu Award 2020," 2nd place in the Overall Division at the "Next Coming Light Novel Award 2021," and 3rd place in the Tankobon/Novels Division at "This Light Novel is Amazing! 2023." The overwhelming high-quality animation of the first TV anime season has garnered significant global attention, and the highly anticipated second season has already been announced.

・TV Anime 'Sentenced to Be a Hero' Official Website: https://yushakei-pj.com/ ・TV Anime 'Sentenced to Be a Hero' Season 2 Production Announcement PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODTx1GDqQ_U

'Anime Expo 2026' Event Overview

・Event Dates: July 2 (Thu) - July 5 (Sun), 2026 ・Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), California, USA ・Organizer: Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) ・Official Website: https://www.anime-expo.org/

About STUDIO KAI

Established in 2019, STUDIO KAI is a rising animation production studio in Japan. The studio name "KAI" is derived from "櫂 (Oar)," a tool used for powerfully rowing through the sea. With a policy of "powerfully setting sail with passion towards the infinitely vast sea of animation," the studio has a strong commitment to animation that brings characters to life and creates dynamic action. 'Sentenced to Be a Hero' is a work that has shaken anime fans worldwide, leveraging the skills cultivated by the studio. STUDIO KAI will continue to actively challenge itself with major works and original projects that deliver new inspiration and excitement to fans. ・Official Website: https://st-kai.jp/ ・Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/studioKAI_inc

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