Produced by WIT Studio under director Masashi Koizuka and chief director Tetsurō Araki, the episode received high praise for its emotional impact and voice acting.
: The episode highlights the weight of leadership. Armin is forced to take command of Squad Levi in a moment of crisis, showcasing his growth from a timid strategist to a decisive leader. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2 Episode 3
: The episode opens with a devastating flashback revealing the truth behind Marco Bodt's death. It depicts Reiner, Bertholdt, and Annie taking his gear and leaving him to be eaten by a Titan, exposing Reiner’s immediate psychological break into a split personality to cope with his guilt. Produced by WIT Studio under director Masashi Koizuka
: Following the Survey Corps' successful use of Thunder Spears against Reiner, the Beast Titan (Zeke) initiates the next phase of the plan by launching Bertholdt over the wall in a barrel. : The episode opens with a devastating flashback
Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan): Analysis of Episode 52, "Descent"
