About this season
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 (8)
1. A Relationship Reborn
7.0Aired 17 April 2017 • 24 min
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.
2. Beginner Difficulties
9.0Aired 24 April 2017 • 24 min
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.
3. Never Give In
8.0Aired 1 May 2017 • 24 min
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.
4. Marital Troubles
9.0Aired 8 May 2017 • 24 min
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.
5. Dad's Secret
Aired 15 May 2017 • 24 min
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.
6. The Truth
Aired 22 May 2017 • 24 min
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.
7. The Light Warrior
Aired 29 May 2017 • 24 min
With only days remaining before his Dad's big date, Akio and the team struggle to defeat Twintania in time for his planned reveal.
8. Aru-chan's Eternal Bond
Aired 1 September 2017 • 27 min
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.