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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

5.320181 seasonTV-MATV SeriesComedyDrama

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

DirectorMichio Mitsuno
ProducerSanma Akashiya

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 20, 2018 10.0
E2
Episode 2
Jul 20, 2018
E3
Episode 3
Jul 20, 2018
E4
Episode 4
Jul 20, 2018
E5
Episode 5
Jul 20, 2018
E6
Episode 6
Jul 20, 2018
E7
Episode 7
Jul 20, 2018
E8
Episode 8
Jul 20, 2018
E9
Episode 9
Jul 20, 2018

Cast · Directed by Michio Mitsuno

ANAkiyoshi Nakao
Akiyoshi Nakao
Jimmy Ohnishi
TTTetsuji Tamayama
Tetsuji Tamayama
Akashiya Sanma
HOHiroyuki Onoue
Hiroyuki Onoue
Murakami Shoji
RSRokkaku Seiji
Rokkaku Seiji
Mr. Okure
SUShohei Uno
Shohei Uno
Totzan
MHMari Hamada
Mari Hamada
YNYasuhi Nakamura
Yasuhi Nakamura
STSatomi Tezuka
Satomi Tezuka
KNKatsuhisa Namase
Katsuhisa Namase
INIkuji Nakamura
Ikuji Nakamura
HKHaruka Kinami
Haruka Kinami
YYYuichi Yasoda
Yuichi Yasoda

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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot on Netflix?

Yes — Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot for free?

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot has 1 season in total (9 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot out yet?

Yes — all 9 episodes across 1 season of Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot?

No — Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot based on a true story?

Yes — Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).