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Attack on Titan: Season 3

22 episodes Premiered Jul 23, 2018 Updated Oct 7, 2026

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Produce a JSON object for "Attack on Titan" Season 3. Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. No guessing. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points in the prose). Output format: Valid JSON only. Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 co

Previously on Attack on Titan

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The truth about the Titans begins to come to light.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Produce a JSON object for "Attack on Titan" Season 3.
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
No guessing.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points in the prose).
Output format: Valid JSON only.
Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
TMDB Season Synopsis:
Truth about Titans is coming to light.
Political secrets, a false king, reality shaking the world's foundation.
Eren and friends must fight to survive.
Historia is set to be the rightful Queen.
Levi Squad must act.
Kenny (from Levi's past) is a deadly figure who could turn this into a losing battle.
Question: Are Eren and friends prepared to face true monsters within the walls?
Source [1]: General overview (100 years ago, humanity...).
Source [2]: Humanity shelters behind towering walls from man-eating Titans. A teen joins the Survey Corps to fight giants and uncover secrets of their origin.
Source [3]: Critical acclaim, storytelling, animation, etc.
Source [4]: Centuries ago, mankind slaughtered by humanoid creatures called titans. Humans hide behind enormous concentric walls. Titans eat humans for pleasure.
Source [5]: Cast/Crew info.
Overview (Goal: 160-220 words):
The third season of Attack on Titan focuses on the emergence of truths regarding the nature of the Titans. As the reality of the world begins to shake its very foundations, Eren and his companions find themselves fighting for survival amidst political secrets and the presence of a false king. The narrative involves the Levi Squad, who must take action as Historia is positioned to become the rightful Queen. This conflict is further complicated by the appearance of Kenny, a deadly figure from Levi's past, who poses a significant threat to their success. Beyond the external threat of the Titans, the characters must confront the true monsters that exist within the walls. Humanity, which has lived for centuries hiding behind enormous concentric walls to escape the slaughter of man-eating humanoid creatures, faces a new era of discovery. The struggle involves uncovering the secrets of the Titans' origin while navigating a landscape of political instability and internal threats. Eren and his

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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (18): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S3·E1 Mytharc

Smoke Signal

Jul 23, 2018 · 24 min

After barely surviving Eren's recovery, a rising threat from the shadows puts everyone's lives in danger again.

S3·E2 Core

Pain

Jul 30, 2018 · 24 min

The Scouts take a stand against a new enemy, but it's not just Titans they'll be fighting anymore.

S3·E3 Core

Old Story

Aug 6, 2018 · 24 min

Historia and Erwin look back on their past, revealing a shady government with a hidden agenda and inspiration for an uprising.

S3·E4 Core

Trust

Aug 13, 2018 · 24 min

On the run and running out of time, the Scouts must entrust their lives to others if they plan on surviving.

S3·E5 Core

Reply

Aug 20, 2018 · 24 min

Erwin pleads his case for the Scouts to be spared, but an unforeseen announcement puts the fate of humanity at risk.

S3·E6 Mytharc

Sin

Aug 27, 2018 · 24 min

While sins of the past reveal new truths, both sides prepare for the upcoming showdown before they run out of time.

S3·E7 Core

Wish

Sep 3, 2018 · 24 min

As battle breaks out to prevent the ritual, Historia makes a shocking decision which leads to catastrophe.

S3·E8 Core

Outside the Walls of Orvud District

Sep 10, 2018 · 24 min

When everything falls apart, Eren must believe in himself to save his friends. But Eren alone may not be enough to stop the impending doom.

S3·E9 Core

Ruler of the Walls

Sep 17, 2018 · 24 min

The survey corps and the wall garrison must protect the Orvud District from the impending attack of Rod Reiss' titan.

S3·E10 Core

Friends

Sep 24, 2018 · 24 min

Kenny recalls the life which has brought him to death's door, but he gets to decide whether to live on or not.

S3·E11 Core

Bystander

Oct 8, 2018 · 24 min

Having seen a glimpse of his father's memories, Eren attempts to track down a man hoping they might shed some light on his father's secrets.

S3·E12 Core

Night of the Battle to Retake the Wall

Oct 15, 2018 · 24 min

The Scouts gather for a feisty feast before leaving to retake Wall Maria to uncover what's hidden in the basement once and for all.

S3·E13 Core

The Town Where Everything Began

Apr 29, 2019 · 24 min

The operation to retake Wall Maria commences in Shiganshina, the town where everything began. But when the Scouts arrive, something seems very wrong.

S3·E14 Core

Thunder Spears

May 6, 2019 · 24 min

Against a rush of enemies, the Scouts scramble to defend their horses. But despite falling into a trap, they have their own surprise for the Armored Titan.

S3·E15 Core

Descent

May 13, 2019 · 24 min

Though their Thunder Spears prove effective, the Scouts' celebration is short-lived as disaster descends upon Shiganshina.

S3·E16 Core

Perfect Game

May 20, 2019 · 24 min

While one front in the battle is rained on by flames, the other is battered by boulders. With no way out, the Scouts are forced to fight or die trying.

S3·E17 Core

Hero

May 27, 2019 · 24 min

As Erwin’s heroic charge buys Levi time to confront the Beast Titan, Armin comes up with a plan of his own that lays it all on the line.

S3·E18 Core

Midnight Sun

Jun 3, 2019 · 24 min

While picking up the pieces from the costly battle, tensions rise when deciding which of the wounded Scouts to use the single syringe on.

S3·E19 Core

The Basement

Jun 10, 2019 · 24 min

The Scouts reflect on all they have gained and lost in their mission. With their enemies gone, Eren and the Scouts finally enter the basement to uncover the truth that will change

S3·E20 Core

That Day

Jun 17, 2019 · 24 min

A look into Grisha's memories shows Eren the many secrets his father was hiding, including one which led to his mother's demise.

S3·E21 Mytharc

The Attack Titan

Jun 24, 2019 · 24 min

Eren learns the truth about his Titan powers, his Father and himself. The Survey Corps have a meeting that discusses the future of Eldia with all their new information.

S3·E22 Mytharc

The Other Side of the Wall

Jul 1, 2019 · 24 min

Though it's met with hope and despair, the truth is made public. The Scouts then venture beyond the walls to see if it's everything they dreamed of.

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