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The Last Saiyuki, Vol. 1 by Daijiro Nonoue

Sure getting my moneys worth on this Shonen Jump app. $2 a month people. Get on it!

So this is about Ryunosuke and his new sister. Well, his father brings home a little girl who is almost completely disabled and tells Ryu that she'll be his new sister. Super reluctant at first he takes the job as older brother. When he learns that he might just care for her the story explodes into the Super natural territory and monsters come hunting.

This was fairly shonen but in a way I was intrigued by the world and characters. I really liked the brother/sister dynamic and felt it worked well especially in the 2nd half. The twist on the father was great too. I also enjoyed the fights, especially at the end, both well drawn and exciting.

While I think it was cliche at points and far to much babbling/exposition at times, it still made me want to try the 2nd volume. A 3 out of 5.