Always a Catch! (2026–present)

TV ShowOn air1 season, 12 episodes
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Plot

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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  1. 01Always a Catch! S01E06How the One That Got Away Fought with Her FatherS01E06 · 7.4During her trip home, Maria worries how her family will react to her engagement to Prince Renato.
  2. 02Always a Catch! S01E11The One That Got Away Gets Dragged Into Romantic TroubleS01E11 · 7.2Maria feels guilty about Ireneo not being invited to the ball and brings him a peach tart.
  3. 03Always a Catch! S01E12How I Punched My Way into Marrying a PrinceS01E12 · 7.2The dust settles, and the ball finally begins.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2026Aired 7.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Always a Catch! S01E01How I Searched for a Promising CatchApril 2, 2026 6.8Lady Maria goes to study abroad in the Kingdom of Rubini to find her future husband.
  2. S01E02Always a Catch! S01E02How I Caught the One That Got AwayApril 9, 2026 6.8Renato apologizes profusely to Maria, who learns the truth about his engagement to Aida.
  3. S01E03Always a Catch! S01E03How I Trained to Become a LadyApril 16, 2026 6.8After Prince Renato’s declaration, Maria faces a crucial moment: meeting her in-laws.
  4. S01E04Always a Catch! S01E04How the One That Got Away Was TroubledApril 23, 2026 6.8Maria is approached by Renato's cousin Ireneo, a notorious playboy.
  5. S01E05Always a Catch! S01E05How the One That Got Away Visited HomeApril 30, 2026 7.0Maria runs into trouble on the road home to the Kingdom of Muro.
  6. S01E06Always a Catch! S01E06Season's bestHow the One That Got Away Fought with Her FatherMay 7, 2026 7.4During her trip home, Maria worries how her family will react to her engagement to Prince Renato.
  7. S01E07Always a Catch! S01E07The Fists of the One That Got AwayMay 14, 2026 7.0On her way back to Rubini, Maria checks in on Navarro village.
  8. S01E08Always a Catch! S01E08The Secret Date of the One That Got AwayMay 21, 2026 6.8After concluding their business in Navarro village, Maria and Renato go on a secret date.
  9. S01E09Always a Catch! S01E09The One Who Got Away Plays CupidMay 28, 2026 7.0With their own engagement soon to be announced, Maria and Renato wonder how to get Aida and Placido together.
  10. S01E10Always a Catch! S01E10The One Who Got Away Prepares For a BallJune 4, 2026 6.6Maria enlists the help of friends and acquaintances to prepare for a ball at the royal castle.
  11. S01E11Always a Catch! S01E11The One That Got Away Gets Dragged Into Romantic TroubleJune 11, 2026 7.2Maria feels guilty about Ireneo not being invited to the ball and brings him a peach tart.
  12. S01E12Always a Catch! S01E12How I Punched My Way into Marrying a PrinceJune 18, 2026 7.2The dust settles, and the ball finally begins.

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Cast

Yu SerizawaYu SerizawaMaria Annovazzi (voice)Atsushi TamaruAtsushi TamaruRenato di Rubini (voice)Saori HayamiSaori HayamiAida Ametis (voice)Shuichiro UmedaShuichiro UmedaPlacido di Rubini (voice)Taku YashiroTaku YashiroRaimondo Cigata (voice)

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