Mr. Masao Kato

[Commentry]
This Nishikigoi won the Jumbo Koi Division championship last year, and it became the 41st Show Grand Champion this year 2010. It has been developed her body structure and quality for a year, and obviously turned into a beautiful Nishikigoi. This Kohaku seemed to look old at the 40th show, however the excellent skill of keeping Nishikigoi makes it look younger than last year.

Mr. Sanero Takagi

[Commentry]
In general, it is important for Showa to have the balanced volume of black, red, and white colors. This Showa has less shiroji and the patterns of the three colors seem to be off balance, however the zigzag white line on the center of its back emphasizes the snow-white skin and contrast between the strong colors. This Showa successfully obtains both the beautiful shiroji and a masculine appearance.

Representative

[Commentry]
This Nishikigoi has a well-shaped body that is most important point during Nishikigoi evaluation. Since Nishikigoi are usually appreciated from above, the curving outline of Nishikigoi with an ample body is considered beautiful, and this Nishikigoi has it. In addition, the balance of its whole body including the head, tail, and fins are appropriate.

Mr. Eisaku Kato

[Commentry]
It is said that the body structures of male Nishikigoi are inferior to females, but in this case, the fact doesn't apply. This male Nishikigoi looks like a female Nishikigoi at first glance. This is a good example of male Nishikigoi having a similar body type as a female Nishikigoi. It is easy to anticipate that the male Nishikigois popularity will increase.

Mr. Nobuo Takigawa

[Commentary]
This Nishikigoi has superb red coloration that appears in its patterns. The red is solid and widely displayed on its shiroji. Its kiwa of the patterns are sharp. Generally speaking, it is better to have odome in front of the tail, but this Nishikigoi has good composition in the patterns that compensates for the absence of odome.

Mr. Eisaku Kato

[Commentary]
Not to mention, this is second time for this Nishikigoi to win the Mature Male Koi Division championship. His jet-black sumi patterns are still superb. It seems that the sumi become solider and thicker over time. The continuous effort to keep the quality of this Nishikigoi led to this prize once again.

Mr. Masaru Hishida

[Commentary]
Sanke is considered of a variety that is difficult to balance the three colors. On the contrary, this sumi position is appropriate and accomplishes a balance between the three colors. In addition, the sumi which appears on the shoulder increases the value of the Nishikigoi. We are looking forward to seeing how this Nishikigoi changes over time.

Mr. Kazuto Makihara

[Commentary]
Usually, intensity of red on Showa looks weaker than on Sanke and Kohaku due to the volume of the three colors, but this Showa has good quality hi. This Showa has the three-stepped hi plates with odome that is beautifully arranged.

Mr. Koji Kato

[Commentary]
The shiny skin of this Nishikigoi gives an impression of Hikarimono, but it is apparently Kohaku. Even though the Nishikigoi has less shiroji, it will change slightly over time. This is a very attractive Kohaku with potential.