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

Episode 1 - Episode 1

July 20, 2018 • 54 minutes

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

July 20, 2018 • 40 minutes

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

July 20, 2018 • 39 minutes

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

July 20, 2018 • 41 minutes

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


Episode 5 - Episode 5

July 20, 2018 • 42 minutes

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

July 20, 2018 • 39 minutes

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

July 20, 2018 • 42 minutes

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

July 20, 2018 • 45 minutes

Jimmy's art fetches a surprising price and brings him a lot of work, forcing him to reconsider his priorities.


Episode 9 - Episode 9

July 20, 2018 • 64 minutes

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.