Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light
TV-PG2017•24m•7.3/10
DramaFamily
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.3/10(24)
A father and son rekindle their bond through the online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV in this live-action series based on a true story.
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 17, 2017
Last Aired
September 1, 2017
Networks
TBS, MBS
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
A Relationship Reborn
Air date: 2017-04-17
Years after their relationship grows stagnant, Akio's father suddenly and mysteriously quits his job, and Akio hatches a plan to get him to open up.
E2
Beginner Difficulties
Air date: 2017-04-24
At work, Akio looks into why so many female employees are quitting and finds a hint by helping his father with his in-game difficulties.
E3
Never Give In
Air date: 2017-05-01
Trouble with a difficult client pushes Akio to the point of giving up. With his new keyboard, his father begins communicating in a surprising way.
E4
Marital Troubles
Air date: 2017-05-08
Akio's Dad is now hooked on Final Fantasy, but his Mom is sick of missing her TV show. Akio must deal with an interpersonal conflict at work.
E5
Dad's Secret
Air date: 2017-05-15
Akio's Dad still won't say why he quit his job, reminding Akio of his old habit of withholding information. Meanwhile, a friend offers Dad a new job.
E6
The Truth
Air date: 2017-05-22
Suspicious his dad has been hiding an illness, Akio looks through his things but finds nothing. The next day, he's given some surprising news.
E7
The Light Warrior
Air date: 2017-05-29
With only days remaining before his Dad's big date, Akio and the team struggle to defeat Twintania in time for his planned reveal.
E8
Aru-chan's Eternal Bond
Air date: 2017-09-01
This special recaps Akio's plan to rekindle the bond between him and his father and closes with new content about a side character's relationship.
Cast
Yudai Chiba
Inaba Akio
Ren Osugi
Inaba Hirotarou
Fumika Baba
Shouda Youko
Hatsunori Hasegawa
Oono Hajime
Mako Ishino
Inaba Kimiko
Yoshihiko Hakamada
Hakamada Takahiro
Nao
Masayuki Shida
Kentarō Shimazu
Kosuke Imai
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