The television anime adaptation of Kyōsuke Nishiki’s comedy manga, Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right (Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan), is officially slated to premiere on October 12, 2025. The announcement, made on Friday, September 5, was accompanied by the release of a brand-new key visual for the series.
The much-anticipated vampire comedy will begin its broadcast at 10:30 p.m. JST on AT-X, followed by airings on Tokyo MX, Kansai TV, and BS Asahi later that evening. For fans preferring digital access, the series will be available for streaming starting October 13, effectively at 12:00 a.m. JST, on platforms such as U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and d Anime Store.
Pre-Broadcast Livestream Event
Ahead of its television debut, a special pre-broadcast livestream event is scheduled for September 16 at 9:00 p.m. JST (8:00 a.m. EDT). This event will feature key voice cast members, including Minami Tanaka, Kenshō Ono, and M.A.O, offering fans an early glimpse into the anime.
A Glimpse into the Plot
Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right centers on Luna Ishikawa, a seemingly mysterious and popular student who harbors a secret: despite being a vampire, she is terrible at sucking blood. Her predicament changes when her classmate, Tatsuta Ōtori, discovers her “drinking problem” and offers to help her hone her vampiric skills, effectively becoming her “Mama” for practice. The series, known for its comedic elements, explores their unusual relationship and Luna’s struggles to live up to the vampiric hype.
Production Team and Studio feel.
The anime is produced by Studio feel., known for its detailed animation work. Sayaka Yamai is directing the series, with Yuniko Ayana handling the series scripts. Character designs are being handled by Takuya Tani, ensuring the manga’s unique art style translates well to animation. Tomoki Kikuya is composing the music, which is produced by Lantis.
Voice Cast and Theme Songs
The series features a talented ensemble cast:
- Luna Ishikawa: Minami Tanaka
- Tatsuta Ōtori: Kenshō Ono
- Eiko Sakuma: M.A.O
- Misa Kusunoki: Ikumi Hasegawa
- Daichi Chiba: Katsumi Fukuhara
- Satoru Deguchi: Yūya Hirose
- Maimi Suzuki: Shion Wakayama
- Yui Hashimoto: Konomi Inagaki
- Yukari Henmi: Ayasa Itō
- Misuzu Kirimine: Kotono Mitsuishi
The opening theme song, “Seishun no Silhouette” (Youthful Silhouette), is performed by HΔG, while the ending theme song, “Senkō Hanabi” (Sparklers), is a collaboration between HΔG and Minami Tanaka.
Manga Background
Kyōsuke Nishiki’s original Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right manga was serialized in Fujimi Shobo’s Monthly Dragon Age magazine from May 2021 to August 2025. Yen Press has licensed the series for English publication, making the charming tale accessible to a broader audience.
