3 : Old Story Apr 2026

“I like how they tied that back in... it's still this is like the longest intro and outro because there's just so much in every single episode.” YouTube · TKOhhh · 9 months ago

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

Reviewers from Inverse and fan communities generally praise the episode for its world-building, though some noted the sharp change in pacing. Key Strengths “I like how they tied that back in

“Historia just became so much more important than Eren.” Inverse · 7 years ago Key Strengths “Historia just became so much more

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.