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?!
Cast: Yu Serizawa, Atsushi Tamaru, Saori Hayami
Season 1
12 episodes
1. How I Searched for a Promising CatchLady Maria goes to study abroad in the Kingdom of Rubini to find her future husband.TV-14CC24minApr 2, 2026
2. How I Caught the One That Got AwayRenato apologizes profusely to Maria, who learns the truth about his engagement to Aida.TV-14CC24minApr 9, 2026
3. How I Trained to Become a LadyAfter Prince Renato’s declaration, Maria faces a crucial moment: meeting her in-laws.TV-14CC24minApr 16, 2026
4. How the One That Got Away Was TroubledMaria is approached by Renato's cousin Ireneo, a notorious playboy.TV-14CC24minApr 23, 2026
5. How the One That Got Away Visited HomeMaria runs into trouble on the road home to the Kingdom of Muro.TV-14CC24minApr 30, 2026
6. How the One That Got Away Fought with Her FatherDuring her trip home, Maria worries how her family will react to her engagement to Prince Renato.TV-14CC24minMay 7, 2026
7. The Fists of the One That Got AwayOn her way back to Rubini, Maria checks in on Navarro village.TV-14CC24minMay 14, 2026
8. The Secret Date of the One That Got AwayAfter concluding their business in Navarro village, Maria and Renato go on a secret date.TV-14CC24minMay 21, 2026
9. The One Who Got Away Plays CupidWith their own engagement soon to be announced, Maria and Renato wonder how to get Aida and Placido together.TV-14CC24minMay 28, 2026
10. The One Who Got Away Prepares For a BallMaria enlists the help of friends and acquaintances to prepare for a ball at the royal castle.TV-14CC24minJun 4, 2026
11. The One That Got Away Gets Dragged Into Romantic TroubleMaria feels guilty about Ireneo not being invited to the ball and brings him a peach tart.TV-14CC24minJun 11, 2026
12. How I Punched My Way into Marrying a PrinceThe dust settles, and the ball finally begins.TV-14CC24minJun 18, 2026
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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?!
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Akira Oguro
- Created by
- Hayato Kanno, Takuma Kishida, Shigeki Fukaya, Minami Fukushima
