The romantic comedy Always a Catch!: How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince ( Nigashita Sakana wa Ōkikatta ga Tsuriageta Sakana ga Ōkisugita Ken anime adaptation confirmed for spring 2026 , produced by studio TROYCA .
The anime is directed by Oguro Akira , with a script by Yokote Michiko and character designs by Isamu Suzuki . The main cast includes Yū Serizawa (Maria), Atsushi Tamaru (Renato), Saori Hayami , Shuichirou Umeda , and Taku Yashiro .
Synopsis
The story follows Maria Annovazzi , a young woman raised as the heiress of a noble family specializing in martial arts. After the birth of her brother, she loses her position as successor and decides to study in the neighboring kingdom of Rubini, where she begins her search for a fiancé.
During the graduation ball, however, Maria is surprised when Prince Renato di Rubini breaks off an engagement she didn't even know existed. From then on, a sequence of misunderstandings, punches, and hilarious situations unfolds in an action romance with a protagonist who is literally "heavy-handed .
Furthermore, a visual teaser shows Maria dressed in formal attire and wearing a pair of sparkly brass knuckles — a perfect blend of elegance and brawling. The PV teaser is already available, revealing the lighthearted and comedic tone of the production.
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Source: Official website