If you’re going to do a live performance with someone? -> Sano Masaya (Ae! group)
Mukai: He can play any instrument so I want to sing with Sano. If it’s something we’d do together then “Lion King”. “Ue wo Muite Aruitekou” is also nice.
If you’re going to spend a day in Kansai? -> Nishihata Daigo and Ohashi Kazuya (Naniwa Danshi)
Mukai: Having 3 people while going around is the best, so I’d eat delicious food while walking around with Ohashi and Dai-chan. I also want to go to the izakaya near my family’s home with my friends from my hometown.
If you’re going to take pictures? -> Raul
Mukai: I always take off shots, but I want to try taking a picture of him for work with a proper set. He is the most picture-perfect among Johnnys.
If you’re going to talk to someone about fashion? -> Miyadate Ryota
Mukai: Actually, we often talk about the things we bought. Date-san is knowledgeable about fashion so I feel like he would teach me a lot.
If you’re going to appear in a drama with someone -> Fujii Ryusei (Johnny’s West)
Mukai: I want to casually shoot a movie. Something where we are siblings, or a story where we set up a company through hard work and cooperation; something that ends happily would be good.
Wow, what a beautiful film. It's true that there are similar stories out there, but this one is told with such warmness and gentleness that I couldn't help but fall in love with it. If anything, my only complain is that it should have been a miniseries or something like that, cause I wanted to spend more time in this world and with these characters. But truly, this star-studded cast does one hell of a job, even the actors with less scenes or smaller roles. And the cinematography is simply stunning. The whole movie looks gorgeous, to the point of being awe-inspiring, and it has quite a few unforgettable shots. Oh, there are also a couple of triggering moments, so be careful with that. But yeah, I loved The Parades so, so much. I'll have to look up more of this director's work.