Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot (2018)
In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot: Season 1 - 9 Episode s
1x1 - Episode 1
July 20, 2018
A young man named Hideaki Onishi joins the fabled comedy talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo, but he's terrified and completely in over his head.
1x2 - Episode 2
July 20, 2018
After floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.
1x3 - Episode 3
July 20, 2018
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.
1x4 - Episode 4
July 20, 2018
A cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.
1x5 - Episode 5
July 20, 2018
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.
1x6 - Episode 6
July 20, 2018
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.
1x7 - Episode 7
July 20, 2018
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.
1x8 - Episode 8
July 20, 2018
Jimmy's art fetches a surprising price and brings him a lot of work, forcing him to reconsider his priorities.
1x9 - Episode 9
July 20, 2018
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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