3 New Japanese Koi Now Available – Maruhiro Farm Highlights

3 New Japanese Koi Now Available – Maruhiro Farm Highlights

We’ve recently added three new Nisai Koi from Maruhiro Koi Farm in Niigata, Japan—each offering something a little different in terms of pattern, finish, and overall character.

Maruhiro is well known for producing koi with strong body shape and clean, balanced patterns, and these latest additions are no exception.

Gin Rin Kin Matsuba – EK6979 (20cm Nisai)

The first of the new arrivals is a striking Gin Rin Kin Matsuba, combining metallic sheen with the classic pinecone (Matsuba) pattern.

What stands out immediately is the sparkle from the Gin Rin scaling, which catches the light as the koi moves, giving it real presence in the water. Beneath that, the darker reticulation across each scale creates the traditional Matsuba structure, adding depth and definition.

This is a koi that works well in most ponds—bright, eye-catching, and easy to appreciate from a distance.

Gin Rin Kin Matsuba Koi 20cm Nisai – Maruhiro (EK6979)

Showa – EK6980 (22cm Nisai)

Next is a sumi-led Showa, offering a deeper, more traditional look.

This koi is dominated by strong black (Sumi), with red (Beni) markings breaking through the body to create contrast. It leans towards a darker style of Showa, which tends to appeal to hobbyists who prefer bold, powerful fish rather than lighter, more balanced patterns.

The Sumi already shows good depth, and as this koi develops, the overall balance between black and red may continue to refine.

Showa Koi 22cm Nisai – Maruhiro (EK6980)

Sanke – EK6981 (21cm Nisai)

The final addition is a bold Sanke with a strong red (Hi) base pattern.

The Hi runs cleanly through the body, giving the koi an immediate visual impact, while developing black (Sumi) markings sit over the top to add contrast and movement. The white (Shiroji) areas help frame the pattern, keeping it balanced and easy to read.

This is a solid, straightforward Sanke—ideal for anyone looking for a classic three-colour koi with good presence.

Sanke Koi 21cm Nisai – Maruhiro (EK6981)

Final Thoughts

These three koi show how varied a single shipment can be—from the sparkle of Gin Rin, to the depth of a sumi-heavy Showa, through to the clean structure of a Sanke.

All three are Nisai, meaning they are still developing, and it will be interesting to see how each one progresses over time.

As always, if you’d like any additional details, videos, or advice on selection, feel free to get in touch.