Kana Hanazawa Joins Always a Catch! Anime

The beloved romantic comedy anime Always a Catch! is gaining strength with a new voice actor. According to the announcement, famous voice actress Kana Hanazawa will voice the character Zaira in episode 10 of the series. Hanazawa is known for iconic roles such as Mayuri Shiina in Steins;Gate, Chitoge Kirisaki in Nisekoi, and Akane Tsunemori in Psycho-Pass.

Always a Catch! is a comedy-drama production that began airing in 2025 and revolves around a surprise pregnancy in a young man's life. The original manga series is written and illustrated by Takeru Kasuga and has been published on Shōnen Jump+ since 2023. The anime adaptation is produced by Elephante Studio and directed by Yoshiaki Kuwata.

Kana Hanazawa's participation indicates that episode 10 will be an important turning point in the story. The character Zaira is introduced in the original manga as an old friend of the protagonist and brings an unexpected surprise to the plot. Fans are eagerly awaiting the depth Hanazawa will bring to this role.

The anime has aired 9 episodes so far, and the first season is planned for a total of 12 episodes. Episode 10 will air on June 10, 2026 in Japan. The series is available internationally with subtitles on Crunchyroll and other platforms. Kana Hanazawa's addition seems likely to further increase the series' popularity.