Teruo Noguchi
Director
Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light (2017)
Season 1
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.
Released April 17, 2017
Episode 24 min
13+
7.0
S1E1 - A Relationship Reborn
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.
April 17, 2017, midnight
9.0
S1E2 - Beginner Difficulties
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.
April 24, 2017, midnight
8.0
S1E3 - Never Give In
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.
May 1, 2017, midnight
9.0
S1E4 - Marital Troubles
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.
May 8, 2017, midnight
S1E5 - Dad's Secret
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.
May 15, 2017, midnight
S1E6 - The Truth
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.
May 22, 2017, midnight
S1E7 - The Light Warrior
With only days remaining before his Dad's big date, Akio and the team struggle to defeat Twintania in time for his planned reveal.
May 29, 2017, midnight
S1E8 - Aru-chan's Eternal Bond
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.
Sept. 1, 2017, midnight
Network: MBS
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 195 min.
Released: April 17, 2017
Last Air Date: Sept. 1, 2017, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 13+
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