Rental Magica

Rental Magica (レンタルマギカ) is a Japanese light novel series written by Makoto Sanda and illustrated by Pako. The series was originally serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's The Sneaker magazine from August 2004 to March 2013. The story revolves around Astral, a magician-dispatch service that provides magical assistance to clients in need. The protagonist, Itsuki Iba, is the second president of Astral, despite not being a mage himself. However, he possesses the "Glam Sight", an ability that allows him to see the true nature of magic. The narrative follows Itsuki and the members of Astral as they undertake various missions, encountering conflicts with the rival company Goetia, other magical organizations, and various magical creatures. The anime adaptation, produced by Zexcs, aired in Japan from October 7, 2007 to March 23, 2008, with a total of 24 episodes. The series also has manga adaptations and related merchandise. It's known for its unique magic system, diverse characters, and engaging plot lines. A central point of the series is how Itsuki leads Astral without magical abilities and the bonds he forms with his companions.