Rewatching the "Fall of Shiganshina" arc (Episodes 1 & 2) and hitting that 24-minute mark is a masterclass in establishing stakes.
The timestamps you provided mark the haunting beginnings of 's journey. At approximately 24:07 in the first two episodes, the series transitions from initial trauma to the grim reality of humanity's new existence. Episode 1: "To You, 2,000 Years Later"
As Armin notes later, to defeat monsters, one must be willing to cast aside their humanity—a theme born right here in the ruins of Shiganshina.
The title of Episode 1 is a direct message that only makes sense once you reach the Final Season .
The focus shifts to the immediate aftermath of Eren witnessing his mother’s death.
At this timestamp, the episode is concluding its brutal introduction. The has breached Wall Maria, and the survivors are fleeing the Shiganshina District .
This moment marks the transition to the next phase of the story, where the surviving refugees face starvation and a harsh societal hierarchy.