Koromo Showa vs Ginrin Showa Koi: Which Is Better? A Comparative Analysis

As long as different koi varieties are crossbred, distinctive offspring are bound to appear, and Koromo koi is no exception. Koromo Showa is a variety produced by crossing Blue Koromo koi with Showa Sanshoku koi. It is characterized by blue markings appearing on the red patches of the Showa Sanshoku koi.

For Koromo Showa, the "Koromo" (robe) means nothing other than the fact that it must always wear a blue robe to be truly charming.

As is well known, Showa is the name of a Japanese era, and the hybrid koi varieties produced during that era were called "Showa." Since Showa was an era name, the varieties of that time bearing the "Showa" designation as Koromo seem to be valued far more highly than ordinary Koromo in terms of appreciation standards, specifications and requirements, and even status.

Koromo Showa carries the symbolism of attracting and gathering talented people. Because it originated in Japan's Showa era, it seems to have been invisibly draped with a faint political coloring, making it a beloved pet among many wise men and literati; its very name alone carries the aura of being the center of admiration.

Koromo Showa can be raised to a large size; after reaching adulthood, its robust physique swimming freely through the gentle water has made it the leader of the school of koi.