Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

Synopsis

In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.

First Air Date: 2018-07-20

Last Air Date: 2018-07-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 9

Created By: Sanma Akashiya

Networks: Netflix

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Ep. 1: Episode 1 (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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2018-07-20)

After floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (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.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2018-07-20)

A cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (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.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (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.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (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.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2018-07-20)

Jimmy's art fetches a surprising price and brings him a lot of work, forcing him to reconsider his priorities.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (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.