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Reviewers from Inverse and fan communities generally praise the episode for its world-building, though some noted the sharp change in pacing. Key Strengths

The episode focuses on the pasts of and Commander Erwin Smith , revealing the "old stories" that motivate their current actions. 3 : Old Story

“Historia just became so much more important than Eren.” Inverse · 7 years ago Reviewers from Inverse and fan communities generally praise

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. 3 : Old Story