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)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 10.0
Air date: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: A young man named Hideaki Onishi joins the fabled comedy talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo, but he's terrified and completely in over his head.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: After floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 39 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: A cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 39 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Jimmy's art fetches a surprising price and brings him a lot of work, forcing him to reconsider his priorities.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 64 min
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 9