Key the Metal Idol

Key the Metal Idol (1994 - 1997)

Key the Metal Idol is an experimental OVA series from Studio Pierrot released from 1994 to 1997. The first 13 episodes are each 25 minutes in length, while episodes 14 and 15 are 90 minutes each.

The following weapons were used in the OVA Key the Metal Idol:

Colt Model 629

A Colt Model 629 can be seen lying among the debris of the PPOR "test" in the first episode.

XM177E2 Carbine aka Colt Model 629 aka - 5.56x45mm

Carl Gustav recoilless rifle

A dead soldier is seen with a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle during the aftermath of the PPOR "test". The image appears to be flipped, although whether this is a mistake or intentional is unknown.

Carl Gustav M2 - 84x246mm R

Beretta 92F

Tomoyo Wakagi is seen using a Beretta 92F during a flashback.

Beretta 92F - 9x19mm

Wakagi aims his Beretta 92F

Wakagi aims his Beretta 92F at Sergei

Production art of Wakagi's 92F. This was included in the "Concept Art" bonus feature for the U.S. DVD release.

Sergei's Handgun

Sergei (also referred to by the codename "D") uses a fictional handgun during the earlier episodes of the OVA. This elaborate weapon appears to be based on a Colt M1911, although it is difficult to tell if it is an original design or just heavily customized. The weapon boasts a myriad of features, including an extended barrel, what appears to be either a folding stock or a rearward weight, extended magazines, ergonomic grips, an extended barrel and guide rod, and a LED indicator that changes based on what kind of ammunition is loaded.

Sergei aims his pistol at Key.

Wakagi examines Sergei's weapon.

A closeup of the front half of Sergei's weapon.

Sergei chambers a round. Note the internal extractor, similar to that of the M1911

Sergei loads a magazine of anti-robot ammo (likely meant to be FMJ rounds), causing the gun's LED to light up blue.

Sergei racks the pistol's slide after inserting a magazine of alternate ammunition, ejecting the last round from the previous magazine.

Sergei and his weapon are briefly seen in a reflection in Key's eye during the opening credits.

Concept art of Sergei's weapon from the DVD's bonus features.

ARWEN 37

The security guards at Ajo Heavy Industries are seen using ARWEN 37 riot guns during episode 14. Surprisingly, the weapons are depicted as firing tear gas grenades, as opposed to the (incorrect) explosive grenades that usually coincide with it's depiction.

ARWEN 37 - 37mm

The Ajo Heavy Industries security guards surround a first floor elevator entrance.

The security guards aim their ARWEN 37 launchers at the elevator doors.

Walther PPK

Jinsaku Ajo is seen with a silver Walther PPK during the final episode.

Walther PPK stainless - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)

The maddened Ajo turns on his lackeys.