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      Starfall Premium Member last edited by Starfall

      Rental Magica
      レンタルマギカ

      Author: Makato Sanda
      Illustrator: pako
      Publisher: The Sneaker (Kadokawa)
      Volumes: 24 (completed)
      Links: Wikipedia

      Synopsis
      The plot centers on the magician-dispatch service and Mage's Society: Astral. The main protagonist of the story is Astral's second president: Itsuki Iba, who, although he is young and inexperienced, ironically is not even a mage. Central to the story are Astral's many adventures with magical spirits and creatures, competing with rival company Goetia, rogue members, taboos and the Dark Magician's Society: Ophion, all while trying to complete enough jobs to pay the bills and fill The Association's quota and evade abolition. Each story arc is written as an incident in which the Astral members and their associates are involved.

      Why
      J-Novel Club has had a lot of success picking up older titles, so this came to my mind today as I was browsing this thread. The series had a decent anime sometime ago, and the plot seemed quite interesting. I think this title would make a great addition to J-Novel Club library.

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      • Terabyte
        Terabyte Premium Member last edited by

        I watched the anime quite a lot ago, but the only thing I can clearly recall about it is that it was a mess because the (chronological) order of the episodes was not the broadcast order. Watching it was bad enough and I only found out about it later on.

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        • the green death
          the green death last edited by

          I’m down for some urban fantasy!

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          • DoubleMangekyo
            DoubleMangekyo @Starfall last edited by

            LNDB link: http://lndb.info/light_novel/Rental_Magica

            I'd love to see more urban fantasy get translated.

            @starfall said in Rental Magica:

            J-Novel Club has had a lot of success picking up older titles, so this came to my mind today as I was browsing this thread.

            Define "success".

            My light novel counter (EN & JP) for series published by Yen On / JNC / Seven Seas

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            • Rahul Balaggan
              Rahul Balaggan Staff @DoubleMangekyo last edited by

              @doublemangekyo you are in my mind, I saw that written before and I had the same exact thought.

              Sorry but J-Novel Club does not publicly comment on any potential licensing decision or acquisitions.
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                HarmlessDave Premium Member last edited by

                The anime had its moments but it was a little annoying how the MC was comic relief much of the time, except when he used his self-destroying ultimate power.

                I'd rather read about someone competent or at least heading in that direction than a good-hearted bumbler.

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                  Starfall Premium Member @DoubleMangekyo last edited by

                  @doublemangekyo said in Rental Magica:

                  LNDB link: http://lndb.info/light_novel/Rental_Magica

                  I'd love to see more urban fantasy get translated.

                  @starfall said in Rental Magica:

                  J-Novel Club has had a lot of success picking up older titles, so this came to my mind today as I was browsing this thread.

                  Define "success".

                  Thanks for the link I forgot that one. As for success, Orphen and Full Metal Panic seemed to have been well received.

                  @harmlessdave said in Rental Magica:

                  The anime had its moments but it was a little annoying how the MC was comic relief much of the time, except when he used his self-destroying ultimate power.

                  I'd rather read about someone competent or at least heading in that direction than a good-hearted bumbler.

                  The MC improves over time from what little spoilers I've read.

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                  • Rahul Balaggan
                    Rahul Balaggan Staff @Starfall last edited by Rahul Balaggan

                    @starfall said in Rental Magica:

                    @doublemangekyo said in Rental Magica:

                    LNDB link: http://lndb.info/light_novel/Rental_Magica

                    I'd love to see more urban fantasy get translated.

                    @starfall said in Rental Magica:

                    J-Novel Club has had a lot of success picking up older titles, so this came to my mind today as I was browsing this thread.

                    Define "success".

                    Thanks for the link I forgot that one. As for success, Orphen and Full Metal Panic seemed to have been well received.

                    Not to burst your bubble but Orphen is not doing well (sales wise) at all.

                    Looking at the amazon sales of FMP it is also not selling a lot, however that could be due to the fact that FMP is already announced to receive a print release so less people will buy the digital release...

                    Sorry but J-Novel Club does not publicly comment on any potential licensing decision or acquisitions.
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                    • DoubleMangekyo
                      DoubleMangekyo @Starfall last edited by

                      @starfall Orphen isn't selling well. And unless the upcoming anime brings in enough new buyers, it will continue to not make money.

                      My light novel counter (EN & JP) for series published by Yen On / JNC / Seven Seas

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                        mohitkumawat10 @Starfall last edited by

                        @starfall Yup I really appreciate it been Licenced...

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                          mohitkumawat10 last edited by

                          Really appreciate if it licensed...

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