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
: 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"
: 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.
