On Monday, a dedicated website launched with the exciting reveal of a TV anime adaptation for Mayo Momoyo’s light novel series Always a Catch!, set to debut in spring 2026.
Check out the teaser trailer:
The anime also unveiled a key visual:
Stars of the anime include:
- Yū Serizawa as Maria Annovazzi
- Atsushi Tamaru as Renato di Rubini
- Saori Hayami as Aida Amethis
- Shūichirō Umeda as Placido di Rubini
- Taku Yashiro as Raimondo Cigata
Staff of the anime includes:
- Akira Oguro as Director
- Animation Studio: TROYCA
- Michiko Yokote as Script Supervisor
- Isamu Suzuki as Character Designer
“Always a Catch!: How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince” is a Japanese light novel series penned by Mayo Momoyo, with illustrations by Itsuki Mito. It debuted as a short story on the community-driven novel platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō back in October 2020. A follow-up series kicked off its serialization the following December. Square Enix eventually took over the project, launching volumes under their SQEX Novel line from August 2021 onward. Meanwhile, a manga adaptation, brought to life by artist Kaki Nagato, started running on Square Enix’s Manga Up! digital service in April 2022.
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