TV series
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot
2018, Japanese, on Netflix. Created by Sanma Akashiya.
In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 42 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
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Where to watch Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E9: Episode 9
Aired 20 July 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Sanma AkashiyaCreator
- Akiyoshi NakaoJimmy Ohnishi · 9 ep
- Tetsuji TamayamaAkashiya Sanma · 9 ep
- Hiroyuki OnoueMurakami Shoji · 9 ep
- Rokkaku SeijiMr. Okure · 9 ep
- Shohei UnoTotzan · 9 ep
- Mari HamadaCast · 9 ep
- Yasuhi NakamuraCast · 9 ep
- Satomi TezukaCast · 9 ep
- Katsuhisa NamaseCast · 9 ep
- Ikuji NakamuraCast · 9 ep
- Haruka KinamiCast · 9 ep
- Yuichi YasodaCast · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 July 2018
- Last aired
- 20 July 2018
- Network
- Netflix
- Original title
- Jimmy～アホみたいなホンマの話～
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is based on
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot: quick answers
Is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot worth watching?
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot are there?
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 42 minutes each.
Is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot finished?
Yes. Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot on?
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?
If you liked Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot, try Claws, Brockmire, Trick.
Who created Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot was created by Sanma Akashiya and stars Akiyoshi Nakao, Tetsuji Tamayama, Hiroyuki Onoue.
What is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot based on?
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is based on a true story.