Katsuo Shibayama

The finish of the hi, clear sumi, and gloss of the skin: each of these characteristics is superior to that of other Koi. The overall patterns are not necessarily perfect, but “the patterns on the head,” “the beautiful odome,” and “the contrast of the hi and sumi depicted on the beautiful shiroji” are what captivate the people.

Even if a perfect hi pattern does not exist, the appearance of sumi has made the hi pattern become beautiful. Furthermore, “sumi” “beni” and “shiroji” are of the highest quality.

This Showa Sanshoku was born at Dainichi Koi Farm, a Nishikigoi breeder representing Japan, located in Niigata. A Koi produced at Dainichi Koi Farm, one of INPC’s supporters, proudly won the Grand Champion in the “world’s” Koi show.

Richard Tan

[Commentary]
The appeal of this Koi is the big, sumo wrestler like body conformation. What first catches the eye is the “dynamic yet graceful swim” that this body produces. The head and body are wide, the tail covert is also well fleshed, and this excellent body conformation has the figure of a log; this Koi is a good example of why Koi are called the “King of ornamental fish.”

The patterns are not a simple nidan (two step). The two patches between the first and second hi plates are well balanced and make this Koi very unique.

There may be Koi lovers who dislike red eyes in a Koi, but this Koi's body conformation and patterns are qualities that cover such faults.

Just imaging the elegant swim of a Koi with this kind of body conformation gives one thrills, which is one of biggest reasons this Koi became champion of the Gigantic Koi Division.

N Budiono Gunawan

[Commentary]
The appeal of this Showa is in its unique beauty. The fine head pattern, the distinct and dynamic hi pattern running straight from the head to the tail, and the sumi that unites such patterns are what create the beauty of this Koi.

The kata zumi (sumi on the shoulders) makes this Koi especially more beautiful.
The kata zumi intertwining with the ichidan and nidan hi patterns create a menware (a sumi pattern seen only in Showa or Shiro Utsuri that divides the head) leading to the formation of an exquisite shiroji pattern. A Koi possessing such distinctive beauty certainly deserves to be the Jumbo Koi champion.

Tadashi Koguchi

[Commentary]
This powerful Showa Sanshoku Koi has dynamic patterns on a long-stretching body.
Compared to Kohaku and Taisho Sanshoku, Showa Sanshoku is a variety that does not grow, but this Koi grew to be almost 90cm (36 inches). One can see the splendor of the Isa Showa bloodline. A slightly fuller, more lustered body would have been even better.

Razif Abdullah

[Commentary]
This is a beautiful Shiro Utsuri that certainly deserves to win a prize.
The shiroji on the shoulders is fascinating, and the back part of the body is depicted with a mixture of pure white skin and deep black sumi. This is what brings out the beauty of a Shiro Utsuri.

If the kata zumi becomes more refined, it will bring out even more the shiroji of this Koi. This is a Koi with great potential.

Hiroaki Okano

[Commentary]
The hi and sumi are so perfect that at a first glance one might think this Sanshoku is a Doitsugoi. The checkerboard pattern created by the hi and sumi on the back is quite eye-catching. The beauty unique to this Koi brought out by the maruten (round hi) fully compensates the sumi on the head and hi on the pectoral fins that could be considered as defects.

Shinji Okada

[Commentary]
This is a high-quality Koi with a lot of potentials.
The high-quality skin and excellent beni quality are nicely balanced and create a well-distributed pattern. This Kohaku is ideal with “good body, good quality, and good patterns.”

This Koi has hidden potentials and will become excellent depending on how it is raised. It will become a captivating Koi.

Eisaku Kato

[Commentary]
This is a Showa Sanshoku that possesses the best of that variety.
The fascination of this Koi is that even as a tategoi, it possesses clear sumi and is well balanced.

Tadashi Koguchi

[Commentary]
This is a Sandan Kohaku with good head patterns and odome.
At a glance, one may think that the ichidan hi pattern is quite large, but the shiroji that cuts in on the left and right of the ichidan creates a nice balance. This Koi will show more shiroji when it grows, so it has a promising future.