Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light (2017)

Name: Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light
Genre: Drama
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Yudai Chiba, Ren Osugi, Fumika Baba, Hatsunori Hasegawa, Mako Ishino

Drama

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.

IMDb rating: 7.1 (735 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: JA
Type: Mini-series

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Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

6.96 avg 8 episodes 7.3 → 6.1 30 min avg

Bad finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A Relationship Reborn	7.3	29
2	Beginner Difficulties	7.2	22
3	Episode #1.3	6.9	21
4	Marital Troubles	6.7	19
5	Dad's Secret	7.1	18
6	The Truth	7.1	17
7	The Light Warrior	7.3	18
8	Special Episode: Aru-chan's Eternal Bond	6.1	16