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
This episode is critical for fans of the franchise because it serves as the final build-up to the series finale (Episode 39). 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. In the original 1972 anime series, Episode 38
: 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. The world is in a state of chaos