Hey guys, i just finished the subs for episode 1 of hikari no otousan or daddy of light, if thats what you wanna call it. Dad of light, and to get rid of its former daddiness. It features a mix of liveaction scenes and final fantasy xiv gameplay footage. Its a very touching story of a father son bond but its also got some solid comedy and is a good insight into japanese culture. The upcoming drama was inspired by a japanese blog by a ffxiv player who wrote a series of posts called the father of light about his 60something.
There is currently only one season of final fantasy xiv dad of light streaming on netflix. A hidden gem on netflix, final fantasy xiv dad of light is a heartfelt comedy that you dont have to be a gamer to enjoy. Ffxivs daddy of light coming to netflix in japan and. This page will be updated as soon as final fantasy xiv dad of light is cancelled or renewed. At work, akio looks into why so many female employees are quitting and finds a hint by helping his father with his ingame difficulties. But the idea behind the show of a shy young man who introduces his emotionally distant father to the world of eorzea in an attempt to get to know him better is undeniably heartfelt, and in my experience as a. Daddy of light will be arriving on televisions across the globe thanks to netflix. One of the funniest things ive ever seen in any media. Dad of light follows a story familiar to anyone who knows japanese tv dramas. A father and son develop a bond while playing the online roleplaying game final. When will final fantasy xiv dad of light season 2 be on. As of april 18th, 2020, netflix has yet to cancel or renew final fantasy xiv dad of light for season 2. Squareenix is releasing a tv show based on final fantasy xiv.
Watched daddy of light episode 1 discussion found it on one of those illegal jp drama streaming sites. Chiba yudai, osugi ren, baba fumika, daddy of light atau hikari no otousan adalah dorama midnight pendek 30 menitan, 7 episode spring ini yang baru saja tamat beberapa minggu lalu. Daddy of light, this is the first time that the franchise became the basis of a liveaction tv series. Decided to watch the 1st episode because of this topic and i was bored. Final fantasy xiv dad of light season 2 on netflix.
Final fantasy xiv dad of light trailer release year. Daddy of light manga adaptation by tbsmbsnetflix japan. A community for fans of square enixs popular mmorpg final fantasy xiv online, also known as ffxiv or ff14. A soapy retelling of a father and son bonding over final fantasy 14 doesnt sound like my typical flavor of fall tv. Sep 04, 2017 when will final fantasy xiv dad of light season 2 be on netflix. Today, it was announced via the twitter for daddy of light, that the show would be arriving on netflix in japan on april 20th. Limit break radio makes its triumphant, and final, return to las vegas to cover the final fantasy xiv fan fest at the rio.
A son and father grow distant, so the young man thinks up a. No spoilers pls so far, to me, its pretty cheesy yet funny at times especially in game and also filled with some good hearty moments as well. The show features a father and son duo as they bond while playing the mmo. Found it on one of those illegal jp drama streaming sites, with chinesetranslation. But i liked the interactions between the father and son back when the kid was well, a kid. A son tries to reconnect with his father by secretly interacting with him in the fantasy mmorpg massively multiplayer online role playing game final fantasy xiv. A little slow paced, but enough of moments that will give us ffxiv players knowing smiles. Feb 27, 2017 squareenix is releasing a tv show based on final fantasy xiv. Final fantasy xiv dad of light netflix official site. Dad of light is a japaneselanguage show about a father and son who bond over a roleplaying game. Years after their relationship grows stagnant, akios father suddenly and mysteriously quits his job, and akio hatches a plan to get him to open up. Mar 24, 2019 final fantasy xiv dad of light story gets liveaction film remake with new cast posted on 20190324 00. It might be a little messy but hopefully the quality will improve as the episodes come, haha.
I cant stop watching netflixs goofy new final fantasy. Daddy of light ffxiv tv show trailer breakdown limit. Dad of light is now on american netflix, and you need to watch it. Daddy of light if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Ffxivs daddy of light coming to netflix in japan and worldwide. Dad of light heads to netflix on september 1 the liveaction japanese drama about a father bonding with his son in final fantasy xiv is making it to netflix worldwide soon. Final fantasy xiv dad of light story gets liveaction film remake with new cast posted on 20190324 00. A father and son rekindle their bond through the online.
Its a lot better then these mostly spoiler free summaries make it sound. Alicia silverstone says fans still shout as if when they see her and, like, same. Final fantasy xiv dad of light final fantasy wiki fandom. Select the sources you want displayed in the episode guide. Years after their relationship grows stagnant, akios father suddenly and mysteriously quits his job, and akio. Final fantasy xiv liveaction serie daddy of light wird. But this japanese netflix drama is called final fantasy 14. Posted on march 31, 2017 april 15, 2017 by andrew fusionx copeland. The ffxiv part of the game was definitely cheesy as hell and i find myself laughing at it every time it happened. At first i wasnt entirely convinced by the premise of mixing live action with interactions in the game. Final fantasy xiv dad of light story gets liveaction film. Daddy of light ffxiv episode 01 daddy of light public. Dad of light plays like a longwinded commercial for the game as much as it does an earnest soap opera about a father and son reconnecting.
Hell, even within the ffxiv community, its pretty cringeworthy. Square enix has shared a look at two new commercials for final fantasy xiv, prominently showcasing the daddy of light tv series which is currently airing in japan and will later come to the west via netflix. It premiered in japan on april 16, 2017 and became. My girlfriend was laughing her ass off as well, so it wasnt too obscure haha. Dad of light season 1 episode 1 years after their relationship grows stagnant, akios father suddenly and mysteriously quits his job, and akio hatches a plan to get him to open up.
Daddy of light new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. Final fantasy xiv hikari no otousan 2017, 7 episode genre. Final fantasy xiv dad of light ot a daddy reborn neogaf. This is just the sweetest little drama i totally loved it. Dad of light is a japanese television series sponsored by square enix set in part in their tearjerkingly popular mmorpg final fantasy xiv, and based on a true story from a blog titled, ichigeki kakusatsu ss nikki under the subcategory, project. I really enjoyed it as a fan of final fantasy xiv and the series in general. Meanwhile nika is try hard to protect the daddy of light.
Youll hear our reactions to shadowbringers, the announcements of blue ma. A son and father grow distant, so the young man thinks up a convoluted plan to bond with pops. We previously reported that the live action tv drama, which is set to debut this april on japanese tv, will also include scenes from within final fantasy xiv. If you dont know final fantasy xiv daddy of light, you arent probably deem that this is an expansion in the popular square enix mmo. Look past that awkward name its been graced with, because dad of light is short, sweet and a total joy to watch. It hits a special spot because my favorite childhood memories are playing video games with my dad. Daddy of light is a japanese drama about a father reconnecting with his son, now, a new name was attached to it, opting for a simpler title. Watch as the crew shreads this to pieces with guest prince klari. Register yourself as a member of eyes on final fantasy in order to post, have less ads, be able to read more thread replies per page, and much much more. Final fantasy xiv inspires liveaction tv drama in japan. Dad of light uses one of video gamings most beloved franchises to. Dad of light, simon screws up, zoe harbors a deep hatred, and stefan explains the. Final fantasy xivs live action tv drama daddy of light.
Inspired by a series of blog posts about a final fantasy xiv player that introduces his father to the game, daddy of light is just weird enough that square enix would easily recognize it as one of its own creations. S i really recommend people to check this show out. If not, but you want to experience that, live vicariously through the medium of television as final fantasy xiv dad of light is coming to netflix soon. The show is very sweet and squeakyclean, with no drugs or drinking, only the most genteel of offcolor language, and very mild violence animated roleplaying game battles. Final fantasy xiv dad of light xiv, fainaru fantaji fotin hikari no otosan.
Sep 29, 2017 alicia silverstone says fans still shout as if when they see her and, like, same. Were continuously monitoring the status of final fantasy xiv dad of light. A relationship reborn the decision because there are still so many questions that need answers and the humor is still there. Dorama ini berkisah tentang inaba akio chiba yudai yang. Final fantasy xiv dad of light, a drama about an mmo. When will final fantasy xiv dad of light season 2 be on netflix. Daddy of light and is apparently the first time that ff has been the basis of a liveaction tv show. Look past that awkward name its been graced with, because dad of light is short, sweet.
Akio has fond memories of playing final fantasy iii with his dad as a child. I cant stop watching netflixs goofy new final fantasy soap opera dad of light final fantasy xiv. Many years later the two have grown distant, rarely talking to each other even though they live in the same house. Final fantasy xiv dad of light is a great series for anyone who loves a good television series full of drama. Final fantasy xiv dad of light trailer episodes final fantasy xiv dad of light. S01e04 krypton season 1 episode 4 s01e04 online free. In case youve perhaps forgotten, daddy of light follows the story of a young boy who buys his gamer father a copy of final fantasy xiv, then secretly aids his father ingame using his own character in an attempt to repair a distant relationship. A father and son rekindle their bond through the online roleplaying game final fantasy xiv in this liveaction series based on a true story. Final fantasy xiv dad of light live action official. Dad of light chronicled by a real ffxiv player named maidy maidy. Dad of light has a strange premise, one that could have easily led to a throwaway piece of product placementfueled television. Additionally, the show will also see release worldwide this fall, meaning that.