In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.
- Created by
- Michio Mitsuno
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 9 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1
Jul 20, 201854 min
A young man named Hideaki Onishi joins the fabled comedy talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo, but he's terrified and completely in over his head.
S1 E2Episode 2
Jul 20, 201840 min
After floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.
S1 E3Episode 3
Jul 20, 201839 min
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.
S1 E4Episode 4
Jul 20, 201841 min
A cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.
S1 E5Episode 5
Jul 20, 201842 min
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.
S1 E6Episode 6
Jul 20, 201839 min
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?
- Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot are there?
- Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot has 1 season and 9 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?
- Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 20, 2018.
- Who stars in Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?
- Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot stars Akiyoshi Nakao, Tetsuji Tamayama, Hiroyuki Onoue, Rokkaku Seiji, Shohei Uno.
