History Characters / FinalFantasyXIVDadOfLight

* ArcherArchetype: Hirotaro plays Indy as an [=Archer/Bard=].

* SoapOperaDisease: [[spoiler: When Hirotaro revealed his illness, the audience is left to wonder what specific disease he was having. Though based on his increasigly inability to eat certain food, his brief stomach reaction, and his weight loss, it must be stomach related; most likely, it's cancer. Akio's coworkers also think it's cancer but nothing is outright confirmed.]]

* ADateWithRosiePalms: Played With. In episode 2 Hirotaro walks in on Akio. Who is hiding his screen and holding a tissue. He's not really ''flogging the dolphin'', he's playing FFXIV and the tissue was from him blowing his nose.

->'''Portrayed by:''' Yudai Chiba

->'''Portrayed by:''' Ren Osugi

->'''Portrayed by:''' Mako Ishino

->'''Portrayed by:''' Ruria Nakamura

->'''Portrayed by:''' Saishomonddust

->'''Portrayed by:''' Fumika Baba

->'''Portrayed by:''' Yoshihiko Hakamada

A bumbling female Lalafell Paladin and one of Maidy's guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''. According to Real Maidy's blog, she's loves animes, mangas, and [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers browsing real-estate properties.]]

A bumbling female Lalafell Paladin and one of Maidy's guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''. According to Real!Maidy's blog, she's loves animes, mangas, and...[[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers browsing real-estate properties.]]

* ADayInTheLimelight: The eighth episode post-series special revolves around Aru-chan's account in undergoing the [[WeddingDay Ceremony of Eternal Bonding]] event with Yukki.

* SoapOperaDisease: [[spoiler: When Hirotaro revealed his illness, the audience is left to wonder what specific disease he was having. Though based on his increasigly inability to eat certain food, his brief stomach reaction, and his weight loss, it must be stomach related; most likely, it's cancer.]]

* NamedAfterSomebodyFamous: At Akio's suggestion, Hirotaro names his avatar after a hero from movies: "[[Film/IndianaJones Indy Jones]]".
* ParentsAsPeople: Hirotaro is somewhat alienated from his relations with his son Akio. In addition, his lack of open communications with his family in reasons for his resignment is what caused Akio to communicate with him secretly via Final Fantasy XIV.

* LongDistanceRelationship: Yuuki left to work overseas shortly after marrying Aru in real-life, so the only way the two of them could spend time with each other was through ''FFXIV.''

* LongDistanceRelationship: Yuuki left to work overseas shortly after marrying Aru in real-life, so the only way the two of them could spend time with each other was through ''FFXIV.''

* {{Kawaiiko}}: How she portrays herself using her avatar.
* PreAssKickingOneLiner: She created a cute one for herself--"''Nio, Nio, Pou~n!''"

A bumbling female Lalafell Paladin and one of Maidy's guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''. According to Real!Maidy's blog, she's loves animes, mangas, and...browsing real-estate properties.

A female Lalafell Paladin and one of Maidy's guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''.

->'''Portrayed by:'''　Ruria Nakamura

* ADayInTheLimelight: The eighth episode post-series special revolves around Aru-chan undergoing the [[WeddingDay Ceremony of Eternal Bonding]] event with Yukki.

** Real!Aru is usually the user tasked as the liaison between those who's interested in meeting the Real!Maidy. Including the ''Dad of Light'' publishers, and film crew.

A Lalafell Paladin and one of Maidy's guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''.

A female Lalafell lancer controlled by a male user who also is the husband of Aru in real-life.

An office worker for a printer company. After being distant from his father since he was a child, he has sought to reconnect with him through ''Final Fantasy XIV''. In-game, he plays as Maidy Maidy, a female miqo'te Monk.

A female lalafell White Mage, and one of Maidy's longtime guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''. Her real-life self is married to fellow guildmate, Yukki.

A lalafell Paladin and one of Maidy's guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''.

A male user donning a female Lalafell avatar who's also the real-life husband of Aru.

* ADayInTheLimelight: The eighth episode post-series special revolves around Aru-chan undergoing the [[WeddingDay Ceremony of Eternal Bonding]] event.
* TheLancer: Real!Aru is usually the user tasked as the liaison between those who's interested in meeting the Real!Maidy. Including the ''Dad of Light'' publishers, and film crew.

A lalafell White Mage and one of Maidy's guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''.

[[folder:Yoko Shoda]]
->'''Portrayed by:''' Fumika Baba

One of Akio's co-workers. She develops a crush on Akio over the course of the series...not that he notices.

* ADayInTheLimelight: The eighth episode post-series special revolves around Aru-chan undergoing the [[WeddingDay Ceremony of Eternal Bonding]] service.

->'''Avatar Player:''' Maidy Maidy [[DescendedCreator himself]]

->'''Avatar Player:''' Aru-chan [[DescendedCreator herself]]

->'''Avatar Player:''' Kirin-chan [[DescendedCreator herself]]

->'''Avatar Player:''' Maidy Maidy [[DescendedCreator himself.]]

[[folder:Altemisia “Aru” Lupinus]]
A lalafell White Mage and one of Maidy's guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''.

* ADayInTheLimelight: The eighth episode post-series special revolves around Aru-chan undergoing the [[WeddingDay Ceremony of Eternal Bonding]] service.

[[folder:Kirin Muromachi]]
A lalafell Paladin and one of Maidy's guildmates in ''Final Fantasy XIV''.

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[[folder:Kimiko Inaba]]
Akio's mother and Hirotaro's wife. Kimiko is a loving homemaker.

One of Akio's co-workers.

[[folder:Altemisia Lupinus (Aru)]]

Akio's father. Hirotaro was on the fast track to a successful career until he decided to quit his job one day for seemingly no reason. Akio introduces him to ''Final Fantasy XIV'' as a retirement present, and he becomes enthralled with the game soon after. In-game, he plays as Indy Jones, a hyur Archer[=/=]Bard.