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Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light

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.

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Episodes

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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.

24 min
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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.

24 min
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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.

24 min
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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.

24 min
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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.

24 min
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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.

24 min
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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.

24 min
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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.

27 min

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Cast and Crew

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Yudai Chiba

Inaba Akio

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Ren Osugi

Inaba Hirotarou

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Fumika Baba

Shouda Youko

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Hatsunori Hasegawa

Oono Hajime

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Mako Ishino

Inaba Kimiko

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Yoshihiko Hakamada

Hakamada Takahiro

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Nao

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Teruo Noguchi

Director

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Kota Fukihara

Writer

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Mighty

Author

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Kiyoshi Yamamoto

Director

Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light

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.

Orignal Language

ja

Seasons

1

Genre

Drama, Family

Status

Ended

Release Data

2017-04-17

Production Companies

Streaming Network

TBS, MBS

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