Veteran voice actress Kotono Mitsuishi has been officially cast in the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kyōsuke Nishiki’s comedy manga, Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right (Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan). The announcement was made today, August 20, 2025, adding another prominent name to the series set to premiere in October 2025.
A New Role for a Beloved Voice
Kotono Mitsuishi brings her extensive experience to the Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right anime. While the specific role she will be voicing has not yet been detailed in the initial reports, her involvement marks a significant addition to the series’ voice cast. Mitsuishi is renowned for iconic roles such as Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon in Sailor Moon, Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Boa Hancock in One Piece, among many others, making her casting a notable event for anime fans.
About “Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right”
The Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right anime is an adaptation of Kyōsuke Nishiki’s manga, which concluded its serialization in Fujimi Shobo’s Monthly Dragon Age magazine in August 2025, having compiled eight volumes. The series has gained popularity for its comedic take on the vampire genre, particularly focusing on the struggles of its protagonist.
The story centers on Luna Ishikawa, a high school student who, despite being a vampire, possesses a rather embarrassing secret: she is terrible at sucking blood. Luna maintains a mysterious and cold facade at school, but her inability to properly feed often leaves her hungry and reliant on snacks. Her secret is discovered by her classmate, Tatsuta Ōtori, who, in an unexpected turn, offers to let her practice on him in exchange for helping her improve her blood-sucking skills. The series then delves into their developing friendship and the humorous situations that arise from Luna’s unique predicament and their unconventional training sessions.
Production and Main Cast Details
The anime adaptation is being produced by studio Feel, known for its work on various acclaimed series. Sayaka Yamai is directing the series, with Yuniko Ayana handling the scripts and Takuya Tani responsible for character designs. The music for the anime is composed by Tomoki Kikuya.
Prior to Mitsuishi’s announcement, the main cast members for the anime were revealed:
- Minami Tanaka as Luna Ishikawa
- Kensho Ono as Tatsuta Ōtori
The anime’s opening theme song, “Seishun no Silhouette” (Youthful Silhouette), will be performed by HΔG, while the ending theme song, “Senkō Hanabi” (Sparklers), will be performed by HΔG and Minami Tanaka. A promotional video released in July 2025 also teased the theme songs and additional cast members.
Premiere and Availability
Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right is scheduled to premiere in October 2025. Japanese viewers will be able to watch the series on Tokyo MX and other networks. International streaming availability will likely be announced closer to the premiere date. Yen Press has licensed the original manga for English publication, with the first volume released in July 2025, and Kadokawa has begun digital distribution in English via BookWalker Global.
