Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot
In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2018-07-20
A young man named Hideaki Onishi joins the fabled comedy talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo, but he's terrified and completely in over his head.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2018-07-20
After floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2018-07-20
Hideaki immediately regrets his capricious decision to quit and go to Tokyo. He begs Sanma to take him on as a disciple, to no avail.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2018-07-20
A cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2018-07-20
Before Jimmy can bask in the glory of his brand-new stage name, tragedy appears to strike. Sanma has a fateful meeting with a new colleague.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2018-07-20
After a crisis of confidence, Jimmy is rushed to the hospital. The world starts to fall in love with him, but he's still relying heavily on Sanma.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2018-07-20
Jimmy's manager has had enough and is ready to quit if she doesn't get fired first. But Jimmy has one special little fan.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2018-07-20
Jimmy's art fetches a surprising price and brings him a lot of work, forcing him to reconsider his priorities.
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 2018-07-20
Jimmy's art exhibit is ruined. After pouring his heart into it, he feels defeated. But he learns he's not the failure he thought he was.
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Rating
5.7/10
Release Date
2018-07-20
Episodes
9 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Yoshimoto Kogyo
YD Creation
Kyodo Television
Netflix