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Key the Metal Idol

1994 – 1997Show1 season15 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Tokiko Mima, nicknamed "Key," is a 17-year-old girl living in the Japanese countryside who, despite her human-like appearance, is a robot.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs.

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Key the Metal Idol episodes

1 season · 15 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Startup, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Cursor I, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 Cursor II, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Access, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Scroll I, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 Scroll II, 7.6
  7. S1 E7 Run, 7.5
  8. S1 E8 Goto, 7.4
  9. S1 E9 Return, 7.5
  10. S1 E10 Bug, 7.2
  11. S1 E11 Save, 7.2
  12. S1 E12 Virus I, 7.2
  13. S1 E13 Virus II, 7.4
  14. S1 E14 System, 6.6
  15. S1 E15 Exit, 6.9

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kazunori Mizuno, Yorifusa Yamaguchi, Shigeru Ueda
Written by
Hiraoki Sato, Hiroaki Sato
Music by
Tamiya Terashima

Everyone

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Facts

December 16, 1994 · June 18, 1997 · Ended

First aired
December 16, 1994
Last aired
June 18, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 15 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Hollywood Hacking, Mind Screw, OVA +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Key the Metal Idol?"

Questions about Key the Metal Idol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Key the Metal Idol worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.8).

How long does it take to watch Key the Metal Idol?

8 h

About 8 hours: 15 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 1997.

Is Key the Metal Idol good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Key the Metal Idol in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Key the Metal Idol use?

Hollywood HackingMind ScrewOVAInfodumpAnyone Can DieFreeze-Frame BonusScam ReligionTsundereAsshole VictimMecha-MooksBroken BirdExotic Eye Designsand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Hollywood Hacking, Mind Screw, and OVA.