Li’l Miss Vampire Episode9: Summer Break, Bites, and Why We All Feel Like Luna Sometimes

If you’re tired of edgy vampire stories where every bite is a dramatic declaration of love or power, Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right Episode9 is the breath of fresh air you need—especially if you’re into cute, relatable moments that hit close to home.

Summer break has finally rolled around, but our favorite awkward vampire Luna isn’t exactly soaking up the sun. She’s still stressing over her biggest flaw: she can’t suck blood without hurting people. Enter Kusunoki, her sweet classmate who decides to step up and offer her arm for practice. It’s the kind of friend move that makes you go “aww”—until the bite actually happens. Kusunoki winces in pain, and Luna’s confidence crashes harder than a popsicle melting in the heat. She starts worrying she’ll never be a “good” vampire, and honestly? Who hasn’t felt that way before? Like when you study for a test and still mess up, or practice a dance move 100 times and still trip—Luna’s self-doubt is so real it hurts (pun totally intended).

Fans are losing it over how wholesome this episode is. One MyAnimeList user even called it “explosive wholesome incoming,” and they’re not wrong. The scene between Luna and Kusunoki is full of tiny, sweet details: Kusunoki’s nervous smile before offering her arm, Luna’s hesitation because she doesn’t want to hurt her friend. It’s not about grand gestures—it’s about small acts of kindness that make you feel warm inside. And let’s not forget the subtle humor here—like the running joke about Luna’s terrible sucking skills (fans have been meme-ing the punny premise since the anime was announced, and Episode9 leans into that lightheartedness perfectly).

Minami Tanaka’s voice acting as Luna is chef’s kiss. She captures every bit of Luna’s anxiety and vulnerability—you can almost hear her voice shake when she says she’s “still not good enough.” And Tatsuta (voiced by Kensho Ono) adds just the right amount of dry humor to balance things out—his deadpan comments about Luna’s overthinking had me laughing out loud.

What makes this episode stand out is how it turns vampire tropes on their head. There are no dark alleys or evil villains—just a group of friends navigating summer break and personal insecurities. Luna’s struggle isn’t about being a vampire; it’s about being human (well, as human as a vampire can be). We all have days where we feel like we’re not measuring up, and seeing Luna work through that with her friends is both comforting and inspiring.

So if you’re looking for an anime episode that’s equal parts cute, funny, and relatable, Episode9 of Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right is a must-watch. Grab your snacks, sit back, and let Luna’s summer break struggles remind you that it’s okay to not be perfect—progress takes time, and friends are there to help you along the way.

P.S. If you love the wholesome vibes here, you’ll probably obsess over the manga’s cute sucking scenes (fans are already hyping them up—just sayin’). Go check it out after the episode! ✨