Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2017-04-17

Last Air Date: 2017-09-01

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Networks: TBS, MBS

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Ep. 1: A Relationship Reborn (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.
Ep. 2: Beginner Difficulties (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.
Ep. 3: Never Give In (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.
Ep. 4: Marital Troubles (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.
Ep. 5: Dad's Secret (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.
Ep. 6: The Truth (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.
Ep. 7: The Light Warrior (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.
Ep. 8: Aru-chan's Eternal Bond (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.