Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot (2018)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy

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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Scheduleevery Friday (45 min)

Last Episode

Episode 9
Season 1Episode 964 min

Episode 9

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.

Jul 20, 2018

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E09Episode 9Jul 20, 2018
S01E08Episode 8Jul 20, 2018
S01E07Episode 7Jul 20, 2018
S01E06Episode 6Jul 20, 2018
S01E05Episode 5Jul 20, 2018
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Cast

Akiyoshi Nakao

Akiyoshi Nakao

plays Hideaki Onishi
Tetsuji Tamayama

Tetsuji Tamayama

plays Sanma Akashiya
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Characters

Hideaki Onishi

Hideaki Onishi

played by Akiyoshi Nakao
Sanma Akashiya

Sanma Akashiya

played by Tetsuji Tamayama
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Also known as

  • Jimmy: A Seemingly Stupid, But True Story.
  • Jimmy～アホみたいなホンマの話 (Japan)
  • Jimmy ~ Aho mitai na honma no hanashi (Japan)
  • Jimmy: Povestea adevărată a unui adevărat neghiob (Romania)

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