I couldn't help but notice 4 out 6 kois that took major awards for Momotaro Koi Farm were male. I saw this on their page update today. I find it intersting that male koi which are not usually as "prized" as the females are now displaying excellent qualities; from confirmation, skin quality, size, color and pattern are now winning.
Could this be a sign of things to come?
36th, ALL JAPAN KOI SHOW
male Mature Champion90bu
36th, ALL JAPAN KOI SHOW
Kokugyo prize@90bu male
36th, ALL JAPAN KOI SHOW Kokugyo prize@80bu male

36th, ALL JAPAN KOI SHOW Kokugyo prize@65bu male
I got the pics directly from Momotaro's page.