Devilman Episode 38 -
: The chaos caused in this episode directly leads into the appearance of Demon God (or Godman) in the final episode, where Akira faces the ultimate choice between his human life and his identity as a demon protector.
: 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. 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. : The chaos caused in this episode directly