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5.311 votes2018TV-MA42mEndedComedyDramaOfficial site

Synopsis

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

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Season 1

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1. Episode 1Now viewing2018-07-2054m10.0A young man named Hideaki Onishi joins the fabled comedy talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo, but he's terrified and completely in over his head.
2. Episode 22018-07-2040mAfter floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.
3. Episode 32018-07-2039mHideaki 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. Episode 42018-07-2041mA cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.
5. Episode 52018-07-2042mBefore 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. Episode 62018-07-2039mAfter 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.
7. Episode 72018-07-2042mJimmy's manager has had enough and is ready to quit if she doesn't get fired first. But Jimmy has one special little fan.
8. Episode 82018-07-2045mJimmy's art fetches a surprising price and brings him a lot of work, forcing him to reconsider his priorities.
9. Episode 92018-07-201h 4mJimmy'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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Is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot have?

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot has 1 season and 9 episodes.

When did Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot first air?

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot first aired in 2018.

Is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot still running?

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is classified as Comedy, Drama.