You can find the raw raws for Chapter 51.2 on the following platforms (availability varies by region):
Read 51.1 → 51.2 → 52.2 as a single 30–40 page unit. The .2 chapters in this series often feel like extended epilogues to the previous .1, but they consistently add valuable context. 51.2 is no exception — it’s a quiet, confident chapter that rewards patient readers. Just don’t expect major revelations or cliffhangers.
Recommended for: Fans of Re:Monster, That Time I Got a Reincarnated as a Slime, and anyone who likes tactical fantasy with insect-inspired powers.
Because this is raw (untranslated) content, you will need to visit official Japanese publishing platforms or aggregator sites that host the original magazine serialization. As of this week, the raw is available on: You can find the raw raws for Chapter 51
The latest RAW drop of Kochugunshikan: Boukensha ni Naru (literally: The Former Naval Captain Becomes an Adventurer) is here, and Chapter 51.2 is a dense, tactical setup piece. For those following the series, you know the pattern: .2 chapters usually focus on the aftermath of a battle or strategic repositioning.
Quick Summary (RAW Impressions – No Translation Needed):
Art Highlights: The artist continues to excel at blending rigid military hardware (Ishida’s reinforced coat, flare guns) with high-fantasy elements (spell circles, monster anatomy). Page 12 has a double-page spread of the wyrm’s skeleton that is pure wallpaper material. Art Highlights: The artist continues to excel at
Many readers ask: Why seek out the RAW (Japanese language) version when the English translation exists?
Why the strange numbering? 51.2 suggests a partial chapter or a .5 interlude. In Kochugunshikan, the ".2" chapters typically signal a hyper-focused character moment before a massive battle. Chapter 51.2 ends with the "calm before the storm."
To understand the resolution, you Read Next Chapter 52.2 because the narrative structure of this series often resolves the ".2" cliffhanger in the following ".2" chapter. Many readers ask: Why seek out the RAW
As of today, scanlation groups (like "Isekai Scans" and "GDS Translations") are currently working on the English version of Chapter 51.1. They have not yet released 51.2 in English. Given the raw's complexity—specifically the military jargon in the flashback—expect a 7 to 10-day delay for a high-quality English patch.
(Spoiler-light summary)
In the first half of Chapter 51 (51.1), we saw the protagonist organizing a defense against a horde of dungeon beasts. Chapter 51.2 picks up immediately after the cliffhanger. Here is what raw readers are discussing: