Always a Catch!
2026PG-132h 0mAnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Always a Catch!

Born into a legendary ducal family, martial prodigy Maria “Mimi” Annovazzi loses her claim as heir and is suddenly ordered to marry into prestige. Wit...

6.0

IMDb

Director

Akira Oguro

Release

Apr 2, 2026

Quick Verdict

Highly recommended for 2026.

Plot Summary

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?!

What Works

  • Solid entry in the animation, comedy, sci-fi & fantasy catalog
  • Stunning cinematography and production design that demands a large screen
  • A compelling lead performance that anchors the entire narrative

What Doesn't

  • Pacing issues in the second act hinder the momentum
  • May feel overly familiar to long-time fans of the genre

60

Score

Cast & Production

Cast

Yu SerizawaMaria Annovazzi (voice)
Atsushi TamaruRenato di Rubini (voice)
Saori HayamiAida Ametis (voice)
Shuichiro UmedaPlacido di Rubini (voice)
Taku YashiroRaimondo Cigata (voice)