Always a Catch!
TV-142026•7.3/10
AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Ratings
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7.3/10(24)
Born into a legendary ducal family, martial prodigy Maria “Mimi” Annovazzi loses her claim as heir and is suddenly ordered to marry into prestige. With no options left in her homeland, she transfers to a neighboring kingdom—only to be publicly dumped at graduation by a prince she’s never met over an engagement she didn’t even know she had! Will Maria be doomed to the life of a spinster?!
Production
TROYCA, TMS Entertainment, Square Enix, DMM.com, Pony Canyon, BS11, Tokyo MX
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 2, 2026
Last Aired
June 18, 2026
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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
How I Searched for a Promising Catch
Air date: 2026-04-02
Lady Maria goes to study abroad in the Kingdom of Rubini to find her future husband.
E2
How I Caught the One That Got Away
Air date: 2026-04-09
Renato apologizes profusely to Maria, who learns the truth about his engagement to Aida.
E3
How I Trained to Become a Lady
Air date: 2026-04-16
After Prince Renato’s declaration, Maria faces a crucial moment: meeting her in-laws.
E4
How the One That Got Away Was Troubled
Air date: 2026-04-23
Maria is approached by Renato's cousin Ireneo, a notorious playboy.
E5
How the One That Got Away Visited Home
Air date: 2026-04-30
Maria runs into trouble on the road home to the Kingdom of Muro.
E6
How the One That Got Away Fought with Her Father
Air date: 2026-05-07
During her trip home, Maria worries how her family will react to her engagement to Prince Renato.
E7
The Fists of the One That Got Away
Air date: 2026-05-14
On her way back to Rubini, Maria checks in on Navarro village.
E8
The Secret Date of the One That Got Away
Air date: 2026-05-21
After concluding their business in Navarro village, Maria and Renato go on a secret date.
E9
The One Who Got Away Plays Cupid
Air date: 2026-05-28
With their own engagement soon to be announced, Maria and Renato wonder how to get Aida and Placido together.
E10
The One Who Got Away Prepares For a Ball
Air date: 2026-06-04
Maria enlists the help of friends and acquaintances to prepare for a ball at the royal castle.
E11
The One That Got Away Gets Dragged Into Romantic Trouble
Air date: 2026-06-11
Maria feels guilty about Ireneo not being invited to the ball and brings him a peach tart.
E12
How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince
Air date: 2026-06-18
The dust settles, and the ball finally begins.
Cast
Yu Serizawa
Maria Annovazzi (voice)
Atsushi Tamaru
Renato di Rubini (voice)
Saori Hayami
Aida Ametis (voice)
Shuichiro Umeda
Placido di Rubini (voice)
Taku Yashiro
Raimondo Cigata (voice)
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