Asagi is a rare breed for Nishikigoi (koi) that enjoys blue color.

Asagi is a rare breed for Nishikigoi that enjoys blue color.

It is a rare breed for Nishikigoi, and the expression “blue” suits it well.

Asagi is a Nishikigoi with beautiful scales on each sheet.

The belly is red and each fin is also made up of red and white.

The scales on the back are a very pretty blue color that is described as indigo blue.

In addition to the one with a blue scales, there is also the one with a scales that are almost blue-black and navy blue.

Those with blue scales are called “Narumi Asagi” and those with blue-black navy blue scales are called “Dark blue Asagi”.

While Showa Sanke and others have a masculine color structure, Asagi has a feminine design.

What about high quality Asagi?

First of all, the scales, which are also characteristic, must be neatly lined up.

In addition, the head should be white and not have any red on the face, which is more valuable.

Also, as for the color of the red belly area, the quality is higher if the color is in a straight line from the belly to the tail.

The crimson part of the body may be only on the belly when it is young, but as it grows, the line may extend or spread more laterally.

In addition, while Kohaku and Showa Sanke emphasize the way the colors are added, the proportion and balance of the colors, Asagi, unlike Kohaku and Showa Sanke, is valued for its symmetricality.

The origin of Nishikigoi improvement is Asagi.

Today, there are various kinds of Nishikigoi, but it is said that the improvement of Nishikigoi began with the Asagi variety.

The Asagi has been around for a long time and has a beautiful design, making it a popular breed among women.