Always a Catch!

Name: Always a Catch!
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2026-04-02
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Yu Serizawa, Atsushi Tamaru, Saori Hayami, Shuichiro Umeda, Taku Yashiro

ENDED1 Season12 Episodes★ 7.2

Always a Catch! is an animated comedy series that premiered in 2026, ending after 1 season and 12 episodes.

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First AiredApr 2, 2026

Last AiredJun 18, 2026

GenreAnimation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Original Title逃がした魚は大きかったが釣りあげた魚が大きすぎた件

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionTROYCA, TMS Entertainment, Square Enix

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?!

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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)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 12 episodes

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E1How I Searched for a Promising Catch

Apr 2, 202624m★ 6.8

Lady Maria goes to study abroad in the Kingdom of Rubini to find her future husband.

E2How I Caught the One That Got Away

Apr 9, 202624m★ 6.8

Renato apologizes profusely to Maria, who learns the truth about his engagement to Aida.

E3How I Trained to Become a Lady

Apr 16, 202624m★ 6.8

After Prince Renato’s declaration, Maria faces a crucial moment: meeting her in-laws.

E4How the One That Got Away Was Troubled

Apr 23, 202624m★ 6.8

Maria is approached by Renato's cousin Ireneo, a notorious playboy.

E5How the One That Got Away Visited Home

Apr 30, 202624m★ 7.0

Maria runs into trouble on the road home to the Kingdom of Muro.

E6How the One That Got Away Fought with Her Father

May 7, 202624m★ 7.4

During her trip home, Maria worries how her family will react to her engagement to Prince Renato.

E7The Fists of the One That Got Away

May 14, 202624m★ 7.0

On her way back to Rubini, Maria checks in on Navarro village.

E8The Secret Date of the One That Got Away

May 21, 202624m★ 6.8

After concluding their business in Navarro village, Maria and Renato go on a secret date.

E9The One Who Got Away Plays Cupid

May 28, 202624m★ 7.0

With their own engagement soon to be announced, Maria and Renato wonder how to get Aida and Placido together.

E10The One Who Got Away Prepares For a Ball

Jun 4, 202624m★ 6.6

Maria enlists the help of friends and acquaintances to prepare for a ball at the royal castle.

E11The One That Got Away Gets Dragged Into Romantic Trouble

Jun 11, 202624m★ 7.2

Maria feels guilty about Ireneo not being invited to the ball and brings him a peach tart.

E12How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince

Jun 18, 202624m★ 7.2

The dust settles, and the ball finally begins.

About Always a Catch!

Always a Catch! is an animation, comedy, sci-fi & fantasy series. The show first aired on Apr 2, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 12 episodes. Always a Catch! has ended. It has a rating of 7.2/10 based on 24 votes. The cast includes Yu Serizawa, Atsushi Tamaru, Saori Hayami, Shuichiro Umeda, Taku Yashiro.