Always a Catch Anime Confirmed for Spring 2026! Martial Arts Heiress Romance Comedy Cast Revealed
"The One That Got Away Is No Match for the One You Caught Yourself" Anime Adaptation Confirmed! Spring 2026 Broadcast
The super popular marriage-hunting romantic comedy "<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>" (The One That Got Away Is No Match for the One You Caught Yourself / Always a Catch!: How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince), created by ももよ万葉 (Momoyo Manyo), has officially announced its anime adaptation! This series, with cumulative sales exceeding 1 million copies, will launch a TV anime in Spring 2026.
Released simultaneously by the official team:
- Teaser Visual
- Promotional Video (Teaser PV)
- Luxury Voice Cast
- Production Staff List
Story Synopsis: The Martial Arts Young Lady's Marriage Hunt Adventure
Protagonist Maria's Situation Changes
Maria, the daughter of the martial arts noble house Annunziata, nicknamed "Mimi," was originally the heir due to her outstanding martial arts talent. However, with the birth of her younger brother, she was suddenly stripped of her inheritance rights and ordered by her father to find an excellent husband.
Embarking on a Marriage Hunt Journey in a Neighboring Country
As the eligible young nobles in her own country were already taken, Maria sought refuge with her distant relative Aida and went to study abroad in the Rubini Kingdom to begin her marriage hunt.
The Blunderous Engagement Cancellation Incident
At the graduation party, the First Prince Renato di Rubini, whom she had never met, publicly announced the cancellation of their engagement—but they never had an engagement to begin with! This misunderstanding unexpectedly becomes the hilarious start of the martial arts young lady's search for her true love.
Luxury Voice Cast Fully Revealed
Main Characters and Their Voice Actors
Maria Annunziata
- Voice Actor: 芹澤優 (Serizawa Yu)
- Role: Martial arts duke's daughter, who enters the marriage hunt after losing her inheritance rights
Renato di Rubini
- Voice Actor: 田丸篤志 (Tamaru Atsushi)
- Role: First Prince of the Rubini Kingdom, meets Maria due to a misunderstanding
Aida Ametis
- Voice Actor: 早見沙織 (Hayami Saori)
- Role: Duchess of the Rubini Kingdom, Maria's distant relative and childhood friend
Placido di Rubini
- Voice Actor: 梅田修一朗 (Umeda Shuichiro)
- Role: Second Prince, Renato's younger brother
Raimondo Cigata
- Voice Actor: 八代拓 (Yashiro Taku)
- Role: Renato's close aide
Golden Production Team Lineup
- Director: オグロアキラ (Akira Oguro)
- Series Composition: 横手美智子 (Michiko Yokote)
- Character Design: 鈴木勇 (Isamu Suzuki)
- Animation Production: TROYCA
- Planning and Production: TMS Entertainment
First Promotional Video Sneak Peek
The teaser promotional video released by the official team perfectly captures the charm of the original work:
- Maria's confused expression facing the sudden "engagement cancellation"
- Appearances of main characters like Renato and Aida
- Brisk pacing combined with comedic atmosphere - showcasing the unique charm of the martial arts young lady
Original Novel and Manga Version Information
Novel Version
- Original Author: ももよ万葉 (Momoyo Manyo)
- First Platform: 小説家になろう (2020)
- Publisher: SQUARE ENIX (SQEX Novel)
- Illustrations: 三登いつき (Itsuki Mito)
- Cumulative Sales: Exceeded 1 million copies
Manga Version
- Manga Artist: ながと牡蠣 (Nagato Kaki)
- Serialization Platform: マンガUP！(SQUARE ENIX)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: When does the anime start broadcasting?
Scheduled to air in Spring 2026.
Q2: Where can I watch the promotional video?
The official team has released the teaser PV on major anime platforms.
Q3: Is there a manga version?
Yes, drawn by ながと牡蠣, currently serialized on the マンガUP！ platform.
Q4: What type of audience is it suitable for?
Viewers who love romantic comedies, marriage-hunt themes, and martial arts female protagonists.
Q5: Where can I read the original novel?
Physical novels are published by SQUARE ENIX's SQEX Novel.
Conclusion
The anime adaptation of "The One That Got Away Is No Match for the One You Caught Yourself" is one of the most anticipated new series of Spring 2026. Combining marriage hunt, romantic comedy, and martial arts young lady elements, along with a luxury voice cast, both original fans and new viewers can enjoy the fun. Let's look forward to how Maria forges her own path to happiness in her unique way!