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Key the Metal Idol

5.419941 seasonTV SeriesDramaSci-Fi & FantasyAnimation

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…

DirectorHiraoki Sato

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Startup
Dec 16, 1994
E2
Cursor I
Feb 17, 1995
E3
Cursor II
Mar 1, 1995
E4
Access
Apr 5, 1995
E5
Scroll I
Jun 7, 1995
E6
Scroll II
Jul 5, 1995
E7
Run
Aug 2, 1995
E8
Go to...
Feb 7, 1996
E9
Return
Mar 6, 1996
E10
Bug
Apr 3, 1996
E11
Save
May 2, 1996
E12
Virus I
Jul 3, 1996
E13
Virus II
Aug 7, 1996
E14
System
Mar 21, 1997
E15
Exit
Jun 18, 1997

Cast

JIJunko Iwao
Junko Iwao
Tokiko "Key" Mima (voice)
HYHiroshi Yanaka
Hiroshi Yanaka
Tomoyo Wakagi (voice)
JKJurota Kosugi
Jurota Kosugi
Sergei / "D" (voice)
MNMiki Nagasawa
Miki Nagasawa
Sakura Kuriyagawa (voice)
SHShow Hayami
Show Hayami
Jinsaku Ajo (voice)
TMToshiyuki Morikawa
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Shuuichi Tataki (voice)

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Key the Metal Idol — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Key the Metal Idol?

Key the Metal Idol is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll and Retrocrush in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Key the Metal Idol on Netflix?

No, Key the Metal Idol is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Crunchyroll.

Is Key the Metal Idol on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Key the Metal Idol is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Key the Metal Idol for free?

Key the Metal Idol is available to stream free (with ads) on Retrocrush and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

How many seasons are in Key the Metal Idol?

Key the Metal Idol has 1 season in total (15 episodes). The series concluded in 1997.

Are all episodes of Key the Metal Idol out yet?

Yes — all 15 episodes across 1 season of Key the Metal Idol are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Key the Metal Idol?

No — Key the Metal Idol ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.