: Eren struggles with his decision to trust Levi’s squad instead of transforming himself. Commander Erwin Smith reveals that to change anything, one must be prepared to sacrifice their humanity—justifying the high casualty count of the mission.
In Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan), there are two major "Episode 20" turning points that define the series' narrative development.
: The episode ends with the Female Titan letting out a piercing scream that calls all nearby Pure Titans to devour her body, allowing the human pilot to escape under the cover of the resulting smoke. Season 4, Episode 20: "Memories of the Future" Shingeki no Kyojin Episode 20
: In a shocking twist, it’s revealed that Grisha originally hesitated to kill the Reiss family. However, the future Eren (standing in the Paths) spoke to his father through memories, manipulating Grisha into committing the massacre to ensure the current timeline exists.
: This revelation reframes Eren from a victim of fate to the ultimate architect of the series' events, turning the entire plot into a causal loop. : Eren struggles with his decision to trust
This episode is a masterclass in tension and tactical secrecy during the 57th Expedition Outside the Walls.
Considered one of the most significant episodes in the entire series, it fundamentally changes how the audience views the story. : The episode ends with the Female Titan
Both episodes emphasize the recurring theme of and Eren's evolving agency , where "Episode 20" serves as a benchmark for massive plot revelations in each respective half of the series.