S01E01 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.
Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light
S01E06: 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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 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.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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.
S01E05 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.
S01E06 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.
S01E07 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.
S01E08 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.
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
