{"id":64834,"date":"2025-01-24T20:36:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T19:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.koiquestion.com\/the-big-bang-triumph-in-tokyo-for-the-most-beautiful-koi-in-the-world"},"modified":"2025-01-24T20:36:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T19:36:35","slug":"the-big-bang-triumph-in-tokyo-for-the-most-beautiful-koi-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.koiquestion.com\/en\/the-big-bang-triumph-in-tokyo-for-the-most-beautiful-koi-in-the-world","title":{"rendered":"**The big bang! Triumph in Tokyo for the most beautiful koi in the world**"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grand Champion<\/abbr> All Japan Koi Show 2025: Dainichi power!<\/h2>\n

The most beautiful koi in the world crowned in Tokyo!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today marks the moment all koi enthusiasts have been waiting for: the crowning of the Grand Champion<\/abbr> at the All Japan Koi Show 2025 in Tokyo. This year, the highest honor was awarded to a breathtaking Showa<\/abbr> from Dainichi Koi Farm<\/abbr>. With an impressive length of 95 cm and unparalleled skin quality, this Showa<\/abbr> captivated both the judges and the audience. It is a historic victory, as for the first time since 2014 – when the legendary Lion Queen from Momotaro claimed the title <\/a>– a Showa<\/abbr> once again graces the podium of the All Japan Koi Show. <\/p>\n

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Showa<\/abbr> Sanshoku Grand Champion<\/abbr> All Japan Koi Show 2025 – Big Bang Bloodline by Dainichi Koi Farm<\/abbr>.
Picture courtesy of Jane Maneerat.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A triumphant journey<\/h3>\n

The winning Showa<\/abbr> has an impressive track record. On Nov. 5, 2023, this koi already captured the Grand Champion<\/abbr> title at the Nogyosai Koi Show in Niigata<\/abbr>, the second most important koi show in the world. Just 14 months later, the same fish shines on the very highest stage in Tokyo. What makes this victory extra special is that it is the first time since 2012 – With what many still label to this day as the best Showa<\/abbr> ever<\/a> – that Dainichi wins the coveted Grand Champion<\/abbr> title at the All Japan Koi Show with a Showa<\/abbr>. <\/p>\n

The success of this koi is due in part to the care and expertise of Mano-san, three brothers who make up the Dainichi Koi Farm<\/abbr>. Under their experienced wings, this fish grew from around 85cm to a spectacular 95cm in just over a year. <\/p>\n

What makes this Showa<\/abbr> so special?<\/h3>\n

The Grand Champion<\/abbr> All Japan Koi Show 2025 Showa<\/abbr> is virtually a masterpiece of perfection. Let\u2019s take a closer look at some of its most striking features: <\/p>\n

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  • Body and Fukurin<\/abbr>:<\/strong> The body of the fish is impressively robust, unparalleled, I would say with deep fukurin<\/abbr> (the skin structure between the scales) creating an almost hypnotic effect.<\/li>\n
  • Odome<\/abbr><\/strong>: The stunning balance in the tail zone, with a beautiful white skin between the final kiwa<\/abbr> and the tail joint, highlights the elegance of the fish.<\/li>\n
  • Pattern and Color<\/strong>: The red pattern (hi<\/abbr>) is intensely vibrant and evenly distributed, while the black (sumi<\/abbr>) is perfectly positioned across the body. The playful pattern on the head makes this koi not only unique but also highly recognizable. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This perfect combination of traits makes it no surprise that even the renowned 108 cm long Sanke<\/abbr>, a previous titleholder, could not rival the superior quality of this Showa<\/abbr>. If one were to be critical of this Showa<\/abbr>, it could be said that the head skin still has a slightly honey-colored tone and the *sumi<\/abbr>* could tighten up further. However, I personally find this effect to be incredibly elegant. <\/p>\n