Children of the Sun Koi · Est. 2004
2025–2026 Nisai Growout Competition Results & Awards
Thirty-six koi entered. Six months of growing decided it. These twelve earned their place — judged by Mitsuhiro Tanaka of Marushin Koi Farm.
Grand Champion
Dainichi Nisai Showa
Showa · Dainichi Koi Farm
Great finish, even beni, and very balanced sumi. Has the potential to be greater still.
Dainichi Nisai Sanke
Sanke · Dainichi Koi Farm
Body conformation is really good, with very nice sumi placement and a well-balanced pattern.
Championship Awards
Tategoi Champion
$500Isa Nisai Tancho Showa
Tancho Showa · Isa Koi Farm
The sumi is beautifully placed and will come in nicely. The body is very good — this one will make a massive koi.
Most Growth
$500Ikarashi Nisai Godzilla
Godzilla · Ikarashi Toshinobu Koi Farm
Bonsai Award
$500Nogami Nisai Kohaku
Kohaku · Nogami Koi Farm
The smallest koi at the close of the competition, with outstanding skin quality.
People’s Choice
$500Dainichi Nisai Showa
Showa · Dainichi Koi Farm
Voted by the COTSKoi community — also your Grand Champion.
Best of Variety
Best Sanke
$500Dainichi Nisai Sanke
Dainichi Koi Farm
Best Karashigoi
$500Marushin Nisai G. Karashigoi
Marushin Koi Farm
Best Godzilla
$500Ikarashi Nisai Godzilla
Ikarashi Toshinobu Koi Farm
Best Kohaku
$500Nogami Nisai Kohaku
Nogami Koi Farm
Best Tancho
$500Marudo Nisai Tancho Sanke
Marudo Koi Farm
Best Showa
$500Nogami Nisai Showa
Nogami Koi Farm