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Key the Metal Idol

Synopsis: Tokiko spoils, nicknamed "Key", is a 17 -year -old girl who lives in the Japanese field who, despite her human appearance, is a robot. When Key's grandfather, Dr. Murao spoils, passes, he leaves a dying message, saying that she can become a real girl if she is able to make thirty thousand friends. Thus, the main movements of Mamio's silent valley to the moved streets of Tokyo, where he soon comes across his childhood friend Sakura Kuriyagawa.

Key quickly falls in love with idol singer Miho Utsuse and wonders if he becomes a singer will allow her to make her amount of friends need to become human. But Miho carries a sinister secret: she is connected to Jinsaku Ajou, an old rival of Dr. Mima trying to make a new breakthrough in robotic weapons. While Key works to become a real girl, Ajou puts a dangerous plan into action, and it happens that there is much more than her eyes.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Key the Metal Idol
  • Anime Name in Japanese: KEY THE METAL IDOL
  • Anime Name in English: Key the Metal Idol
  • Other names: Key-Masami Obari

Production information

  • Producers: Pony Canyon, Fuji TV, Fuji Creative
  • Licensors: VIZ Media, Discotek Media
  • Studios: Pierrot

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 15
  • Date: December 16, 1994 - Jun. 18, 1997
  • Genres: Action, drama, science fiction
  • Subjects: Mecha, music, psychological
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 6.881
  • Popularity: 5067

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Key the Metal Idol Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/11220.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:59:41-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Key the Metal Idol": 

    • Key The Metal Idol was created by the renowned anime director Hiroaki Sato, who also directed other classics such as Vampire Hunter D and Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie.
    • The anime was originally conceived as a series of original video animations, but it became a 15 -episode TV series.
    • The story of Key the Metal Idol is inspired by a Japanese urban legend about a mechanical doll that becomes human after receiving enough love.
    • The main character, Key, is voiced by Hoko Kuwashima, who also dubbed characters in other popular anime such as Gundam Seed and Fullmetal Alchemist.
    • Key The Metal's soundtrack was composed of Shirō Sagiu, which is also known for his work on the Neon Genesis Evangelion soundtrack.
    • The anime has a unique mixture of science fiction, fantasy and drama elements, making it one of the most original and intriguing anime ever produced.
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    Manga and Products from Key the Metal Idol

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Key the Metal Idol"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Key (Aya Hisakawa) - A human -looking robot that seeks to become a true girl.
    • Sakura (Kikuko Inoue) - A Key friend who helps the robot on her journey.
    • Jinsaku Ajo (Tessho Genda) - A scientist who created Key and seeks to control her for his own ends.
    • Miho Utsuse (Yuko Mizutani) - A famous singer who becomes Key's friend and helps her in her search for humanity.
    • Murao Mima (Kouji Tsujitani) - An investigative journalist who discovers the truth behind Key's creation and tries to help her escape Jinsaku's control.

    Summary and events

    1. High school student Tokiko Mima finds a mysterious key in a park.
    2. She finds that the key is a part of an artificial intelligence project called "Key".
    3. Tokiko decides to help Key become a famous singer so she can become a real human being.
    4. Key begins to perform at shows and gains popularity.
    5. A secret group called "Ajo" tries to kidnap Key for their own purposes.
    6. Tokiko and his friends fight ajo to protect Key.
    7. Key discovers that she is a weapon of mass destruction created by the government and decides to sacrifice herself to protect her friends and the world.
    8. Tokiko and his friends mourn Key's loss, but realize that she has become a real human being through her actions.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Key the Metal IdolWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    At the end of the manga "Key the Metal Idol", Key finally becomes a complete human being and is able to grow old and die. She chooses to live a normal human life and says goodbye to her robot friends. The last chapter shows Key as an elderly woman sitting on a park bench, reflecting on her life and thanking everyone who helped her on her journey.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Key the Metal Idol

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    KEY THE METAL IDOL
    • KEY - Key
    • THE - The
    • METAL - Metal
    • IDOL - Ídolo
    The name of the anime "Key the Metal Idol" can be interpreted as "the key, the metal and the idol". The anime tells the story of Key, an android who wants to become a pop idol. She is a creation of scientist Dr. Murao Mima, who passed away before completing his project. Key needs to find 30,000 human friends to become a true human and realize his dream of becoming an idol. History addresses topics such as identity, friendship and the meaning of life.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Key the Metal Idol has a total of 15 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Key the Metal Idol on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Key the Metal Idol usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 5067