Key the Metal Idol (1994)
Plot — What is Key the Metal Idol about?
Tokiko Mima, nicknamed "Key," is a 17-year-old girl living in the Japanese countryside who, despite her human-like appearance, is a robot. When Key's grandfather Dr. Murao Mima passes away, he leaves her a dying message, telling her that she can become a real girl if she is able to make thirty thousand friends. Thus, Key moves from the quiet Mamio Valley to the busy streets of Tokyo, where she soon runs into her childhood friend Sakura Kuriyagawa. Key quickly becomes enamored with idol singer Miho Utsuse and wonders if becoming a singer will allow her to make the amount of friends needed for her to become human. But Miho carries a ominous secret: she is connected to Jinsaku Ajou, an old rival of Dr. Mima trying to make new a breakthrough in robotic weaponry. As Key works to become a real girl, Ajou sets a dangerous plan into action, and it turns out there's much more to Key than meets the eye.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1994 |
| Genre | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Seasons | 1 (15 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 54% (5.4/10, 9 votes) |
Key the Metal Idol — FAQ
Is Key the Metal Idol worth watching? Key the Metal Idol holds a 5.4/10 rating from 9 viewers. Tokiko Mima, nicknamed "Key," is a 17-year-old girl living in the Japanese countryside who, despite her human-like appearance, is a robot. When Key's grandfather Dr. Murao Mima passes away, he leaves her a dying message,
Who is behind Key the Metal Idol? Created by Hiroaki Sato.
Who is in the cast of Key the Metal Idol? It stars Junko Iwao, Hiroshi Yanaka, Jurota Kosugi, Miki Nagasawa, Show Hayami, Toshiyuki Morikawa.
Where can I stream Key the Metal Idol? You can stream Key the Metal Idol on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Key the Metal Idol release? It first aired in 1994.
