: Unlike the famously nihilistic and tragic ending of the original manga or the modern Devilman Crybaby adaptation (where the Earth is essentially destroyed and humanity goes extinct), this 1972 anime episode follows a more traditional "heroic" structure where Devilman fights to protect the planet from a specific villainous scheme.
: Dremon uses his supernatural powers to pull the Earth closer to the Moon . This gravitational shift causes massive natural disasters across the globe, including catastrophic earthquakes and tidal waves. Devilman Episode 38
The world is in a state of chaos as the demon army's final offensive nears. The episode introduces a bizarre character: , a powerful demon disguised as a man with a red beard. : Unlike the famously nihilistic and tragic ending
In the original 1972 anime series, Episode 38 is titled " The Mysterious Red-Bearded Man " (or " The Mystery of the Red Bearded Man "). This episode is the penultimate entry of the series, airing originally on March 31, 1973. Episode Plot Summary The world is in a state of chaos
: Akira Fudo (Devilman) must identify the source of the global destruction. He eventually tracks down Dremon and engages in a high-stakes battle to stop the planetary collision. Why It Is "Useful"
This episode is critical for fans of the franchise because it serves as the final build-up to the series finale (Episode 39).
: It shifts the conflict from localized demon attacks to a planetary-level threat , signaling that the demons are no longer hiding but are actively attempting to terraform the Earth for themselves.