Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light

Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light

ファイナルファンタジーXIV 光のお父さん
Ended First aired 17/Apr/2017 Japan Japanese 1 season(s) 8 episode(s)
DramaFamily
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.
View Episodes
Login to Track
Improve / Add
Edit Show Details Add New Season Add Show Cast Add Show Crew

Episode Time in Your Timezone

See when new episodes air in your local time.

Air Time

Source: Asia/Tokyo · Your timezone: America/New_York

When does the episode air near you?

The episode airs in your local time New York - United States at:

11:50 AM on Sunday
Notice: This scheduled time is based on: /12:50 AM/Asia/Tokyo/Monday.

Show Insights

See how viewers feel about this show before you start watching.

TimeScore 33% Skip It
Binge Meter 48% Slow Burn
Episode Pulse Quiet 40% activity score
Drop Rate 0% Very Low

Scores are based on audience votes, watchlist activity, episode progress, and viewer behavior on EpisodeTime.

Seasons & Episodes

Browse episodes by season.

Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 17/Apr/2017
Improve Season
Edit Season Details Add New Episode Add Season Cast Add Season Crew
Season Overview

--

S1E8
Aru-chan's Eternal Bond
Air date: 01/Sep/2017 · Time: 00:50 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E6
The Truth
Air date: 22/May/2017 · Time: 00:50 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E5
Dad's Secret
Air date: 15/May/2017 · Time: 00:50 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E4
Marital Troubles
Air date: 08/May/2017 · Time: 00:50 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E3
Never Give In
Air date: 01/May/2017 · Time: 00:50 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E2
Beginner Difficulties
Air date: 24/Apr/2017 · Time: 00:50 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E1
A Relationship Reborn
Air date: 17/Apr/2017 · Time: 00:50 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open

Cast

Main cast members.

Add Cast
Yudai Chiba
Yudai Chiba
Inaba Akio
Ren Osugi
Ren Osugi
Inaba Hirotarou
Fumika Baba
Fumika Baba
Shouda Youko
Hatsunori Hasegawa
Hatsunori Hasegawa
Oono Hajime
Mako Ishino
Mako Ishino
Inaba Kimiko
Yoshihiko Hakamada
Yoshihiko Hakamada
Hakamada Takahiro
Nao
Nao
Masayuki Shida
Masayuki Shida
Kentarō Shimazu
Kentarō Shimazu
Kosuke Imai
Kosuke Imai

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Add Crew
Kiyoshi Yamamoto
Kiyoshi Yamamoto
Director
No Photo
Teruo Noguchi
Director
No Photo
Mighty
Author
Kota Fukihara
Kota Fukihara
Writer

Similar TV Shows

Community picks and smart matches based on genre, network, country, and language.

Smart picks
Light of My Lion Light of My Lion Matched by details If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student Matched by details In This Corner of the World In This Corner of the World Matched by details Family's Form Family's Form Matched by details Stepmom and Daughter Blues Stepmom and Daughter Blues Matched by details Candy House Candy House Matched by details Winter Sakura Winter Sakura Matched by details 37.5°C Tears 37.5°C Tears Matched by details Being Born. Being Born. Matched by details The Hanawa Sisters The Hanawa Sisters Matched by details Black Kite Black Kite Matched by details Unnatural Unnatural Matched by details

Suggest a Similar Show

Login to suggest similar TV shows.

User Reviews & Ratings

Audience score, review cards, votes, comments, and watch activity.

+ Review
★ 0.0 0 review(s)
No ratings yet.
Watch Activity
Watching0
Completed0
Dropped0
Not Interested0
Watched Episode0
Season Rating Chart

Season Rating Chart

Average rating from all episode ratings in each season.

No episode ratings yet. Rate episodes below to build this chart.
Top Rated Episodes

Top Rated Episodes

Episodes ranked by audience rating.

No top episodes yet.
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate this show.
My Rating

My Rating

What did you think of Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light?

Login to Review