Spoiler-Safe Summary

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The Scouts initiate a critical operation to reclaim their homeland, but upon arrival, they sense unsettling anomalies that hint at unexpected dangers ahead.

Full Plot Summary

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The Scout Regiment reaches the Shiganshina District in Wall Maria, planning to retake it and search Eren's basement. They are unsettled at how deserted Shiganshina District seems, with no Titans in sight, and how Eren is easily able to plug the hole in the outer wall with his Titan hardening. Before he can plug the inner wall, Armin discovers a recent campsite; remembering that they found Titans inside the walls, he has the soldiers search for wall cavities. Sure enough, Reiner bursts from a hole in the wall and transforms into the Armored Titan. The Scouts find themselves surrounded by the Beast Titan with an army of Titans. The Beast Titan seals the inner entrance with a boulder, trapping the horses within Shiganshina and preventing the soldiers from using them to escape.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "The Town Where Everything Began" in Attack on Titan?

"The Town Where Everything Began" is episode 50 of Attack on Titan.

Is "The Town Where Everything Began" canon or filler?

"The Town Where Everything Began" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Town Where Everything Began" part of?

"The Town Where Everything Began" is part of the Royal Government Arc.

Can I read this without spoilers?

Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.