still universally relevant today - 🎬 Key the Metal Idol (1994) The 1994 series explored many dark aspects of the human psyche - obsession with fame, "idol culture", dehumanization within corporation, etc - with arresting visuals and iconic atmosphere to boot. 'Key the Metal Idol' can be considered a spiritual predecessor of landmark animation works like 'Serial Experiments Lain' & 'Perfect Blue'. | RetroCrush