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The episode focuses on the pasts of and Commander Erwin Smith , revealing the "old stories" that motivate their current actions.

Some fans on Reddit noted that certain scenes from the manga were cut, which slightly softened the psychological impact of Levi's methods and the group's distrust. 3 : Old Story

“Historia just became so much more important than Eren.” Inverse · 7 years ago The episode focuses on the pasts of and

It clarifies how Titan Shifter powers are transferred and introduces the concept of memory manipulation within the Walls. The Scouts are officially declared fugitives, moving the

The Scouts are officially declared fugitives, moving the conflict from "humanity vs. Titans" to a civil rebellion against a shady, manipulative government. ✍️ Critical Reception

It successfully transitions Historia from a side character to a central figure, arguably making her "more important than Eren" at this stage of the story.

It reveals her tragic childhood on a farm, her mother's rejection, and the moment her father, Rod Reiss, appeared only for the Military Police to murder her mother in front of her.