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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

  • 2018
  • Ended
  • Comedy · Drama
  • ~42m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 5.3/10

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

Latest: Season 1 · 2018

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  1. E1. Episode 1

    Jul 20, 2018 · 54m

    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. E2. Episode 2

    Jul 20, 2018 · 40m

    After floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.

  3. E3. Episode 3

    Jul 20, 2018 · 39m

    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. E4. Episode 4

    Jul 20, 2018 · 41m

    A cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.

  5. E5. Episode 5

    Jul 20, 2018 · 42m

    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. E6. Episode 6

    Jul 20, 2018 · 39m

    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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