Atsuko Kagari

The main protagonist, an energetic and optimistic Japanese girl who attends Luna Nova after being inspired by the witch Shiny Chariot. Having come from a non-magical background, she struggles using magic much of the time, and is disappointed by the mundanity of her classes as opposed to Chariot's more spectacular performances. However, her strong sense of self-confidence enables her to wield Chariot's Shiny Rod, which accepts her as its new master.

(Source: Wikipedia)