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Series · 2026 · Animation

Always a Catch!

★7.2 2026 1 Season TV-MA

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?!

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

How I Searched for a Promising Catch

Episode 01

How I Searched for a Promising Catch

Apr 2, 2026 · 24 min

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

How I Caught the One That Got Away

Episode 02

How I Caught the One That Got Away

Apr 9, 2026 · 24 min

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

How I Trained to Become a Lady

Episode 03

How I Trained to Become a Lady

Apr 16, 2026 · 24 min

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

How the One That Got Away Was Troubled

Episode 04

How the One That Got Away Was Troubled

Apr 23, 2026 · 24 min

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

How the One That Got Away Visited Home

Episode 05

How the One That Got Away Visited Home

Apr 30, 2026 · 24 min

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

How the One That Got Away Fought with Her Father

Episode 06

How the One That Got Away Fought with Her Father

May 7, 2026 · 24 min

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

The Fists of the One That Got Away

Episode 07

The Fists of the One That Got Away

May 14, 2026 · 24 min

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

The Secret Date of the One That Got Away

Episode 08

The Secret Date of the One That Got Away

May 21, 2026 · 24 min

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

The One Who Got Away Plays Cupid

Episode 09

The One Who Got Away Plays Cupid

May 28, 2026 · 24 min

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

The One Who Got Away Prepares For a Ball

Episode 10

The One Who Got Away Prepares For a Ball

Jun 4, 2026 · 24 min

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

The One That Got Away Gets Dragged Into Romantic Trouble

Episode 11

The One That Got Away Gets Dragged Into Romantic Trouble

Jun 11, 2026 · 24 min

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

How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince

Episode 12

How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince

Jun 18, 2026 · 24 min

The dust settles, and the ball finally begins.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 24 votes

Synopsis

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?!

AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Cast

5 principal cast

Yu Serizawa

Yu Serizawa

Maria Annovazzi (voice)

Atsushi Tamaru

Atsushi Tamaru

Renato di Rubini (voice)

Saori Hayami

Saori Hayami

Aida Ametis (voice)

Shuichiro Umeda

Shuichiro Umeda

Placido di Rubini (voice)

Taku Yashiro

Taku Yashiro

Raimondo Cigata (voice)

Where to watch Always a Catch!

Always a Catch! is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation has 1 season and 12 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 24 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Always a Catch! have?

Always a Catch! has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.

Is Always a Catch! still on the air?

Always a Catch! has ended and is no longer in production.

When did Always a Catch! first air?

Always a Catch! first aired on April 2, 2026.

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