Maria Annovazzi
main character
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7.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 2, 2026 – June 18, 2026
- Season
- Spring 2026
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- TROYCA
- Director
- Akira Oguro
- Original creator
- Mayo Momoyo
- Music
- Kana Hashiguchi, Natsuki Hamada
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Heterosexual85%Royal Affairs85%Female Protagonist75%Shoujo72%Tomboy70%Martial Arts64%Parody60%Ojou-sama60%Male Protagonist26%
TVFINISHED2026 SPRING7.1 / 10 AniList score
Always a Catch!
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• Nigashita Sakana wa Ookikatta ga Tsuriageta Sakana ga Ookisugita Ken
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?!(Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Always a Catch!?
Always a Catch! has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 43% of 5,527 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #88 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #24 highest-rated anime of Spring 2026 on AniList.
Of the 15.9K AniList users who started it, 6.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 9.2K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy, Romance — especially heterosexual, royal affairs, female protagonist, shoujo.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mayo Momoyo
- Director
- Akira Oguro
- Series composition
- Michiko Yokote
- Character design
- Isamu Suzuki
- Music
- Kana Hashiguchi
- Music
- Natsuki Hamada
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Chikai wa Kyun to.” by HoneyWorks & Airi Suzuki · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“DEAD OR LOVE” by Yoshino · eps 2-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Always a Catch! FAQ
How many episodes does Always a Catch! have?
Always a Catch! has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Always a Catch!?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Always a Catch! finished?
Yes. Always a Catch! has finished airing — the final episode aired June 18, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of Always a Catch!?
No sequel is listed for Always a Catch! as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Always a Catch! based on a light novel?
Yes. Always a Catch! adapts the light novel by Mayo Momoyo.
Who animated Always a Catch!?
Always a Catch! was animated by TROYCA and directed by Akira Oguro.
Who sings the opening of Always a Catch!?
The opening, "Chikai wa Kyun to.", is performed by HoneyWorks & Airi Suzuki.
Where can I watch Always a Catch!?
Always a Catch! is listed on iQ, Bilibili TV, YouTube, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.