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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

2018Show1 season9 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A hopeful, wholesome comedy series about a real life story and show business.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

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

Feels like

  • Biographical Comedy
  • Showbiz Journey
  • Japanese Culture
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Underdog Story
  • Heartfelt Humor
  • Friendship & Mentorship
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Slice of Life

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michio Mitsuno
Produced by
Sanma Akashiya

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 20, 2018 · July 20, 2018 · Ended

First aired
July 20, 2018
Last aired
July 20, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
127 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?"

Questions about Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?

Netflix

In the United States, Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.8).

How long does it take to watch Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?

6 h

About 6 hours: 9 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Will Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.