: 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.
: 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. Devilman Episode 38
: 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" : Unlike the famously nihilistic and tragic ending
: 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. He eventually tracks down Dremon and engages in
: The demon army intends to use this environmental collapse to wipe out humanity, clearing the way for a world populated only by demons.
This episode is critical for fans of the franchise because it serves as the final build-up to the series finale (Episode 39).