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This catch-all grouping, includes various types that belong to lineage other than
the standard twelve, they are derived from two lines, or are too different to be recognized as koi of a certain lineage, they
are placed in this grouping because their pattern is quite distinctive compared with the types in that variety. Such examples
include the Aka Hajiro of the Kohaku and the Kage Showa of Showa Sanshoku lineages. Hybrids of two varieties include Showa
Shusui.
Koi of the Karasu lineage such as the Sumi-nagashi. Karasu means "crow" in Japanese, and refers to the deep black
colour of these koi which is like that of the bird. This lineage includes the "Karasugoi" whose whole body is black, the "Hajiro"
whose pectoral fin tips are white, the "Hageshiro" whose pectoral fin tips and head are white, the "Yotsujiro" whose pectoral
fin tips, head and caudal fin are white, and the "Matsukawa-bake" whose white and black patterns change according to the season.
"Kage" which means "shadow" or "phantom" refers to the hazy black pattern which covers many of the back scales. Kage Utsuri
are the Utsuri of which such a blurred reticulate pattern is present. Being koi of Utsuri lineage, the Kage Utsuri should
have clear and deep Sumi patterns. Also, it is important that a clear reticulate pattern covers the Kage scales. "Kage Showa"
are Showa Sanshoku with the shadows Sumi and reticulate pattern basically on the white portions. These koi must have the clear,
solid Sumi of the Showa, as well as a beautiful tricolour pattern.
Kanoko which means "fawn" refers to the red dappled
pattern found on some koi, such as "Kanoko Kohaku", "Kanoko Sanshoku" and Kanoko Showa". Incompletely or spotty dappled patterns
are undesirable. Koi with red dapples forming clumps like bunches of grapes are called "Goten-zakura". The Hikari forms of
Kanoko Kohaku and Goten-zakura are called "Sakura Ogon" and "Kin-zakura" respectively.
Ki-goi are koi with a bright yellow
body. They are albino Ki-goi with red eyes which should not be crossed with koi that have black eyes. However, they are interesting
from a genetic point of view. Red eyes are also sometimes found in white koi, Kohaku, and Platinum Ogon. Albinos of the Kohaku
tend to have brownish, dapple-patterned Hi.
Cha-goi are saffron coloured koi found among Ogon broods. Doitsu-goi of this
type grow very large in a short time. Large ones are worth appreciation. As their colouring becomes bright in the autumn,
and they can be tamed easily. Young Char-goi are greenish but become brownish as they grow, and show a slight reticulate pattern.
Ochiba-shigure are koi with green and grey patterns, and came from the Cha-goi line, which in turn came from the Ogon.
Some of them are excellent, as each scale appears clearly defined. The Doitsu lineage are very beautiful, and are sought by
some fanciers.
Midori-goi are a hybrid of a female Shusui and a male Yamabuki Ogon. They are green koi with either black
or silvery scales, and because they are of the Shusui blood, the colouration as they mature tends to become blackish or whitish
green. The Midori-goi should have clear, unspotted heads and neatly aligned scales along the dorsal ridge. Backcrossing the
Midori-goi to the Shusui Yoshioka produce "Zuiun", whitish koi with a purplish blue back, "Kinshu", orangish bodied koi with
a greenish blue back, "Raigo", Zuiun with Hi on the abdomen, and "Enyu" Zuiun with Hi on the back,too.
Sanshoku Shusui
with a blue back typical of the Shusui, plus a Taisho Sanshoku pattern. "Showa Shusui" likewise with a Shusui base over which
the Showa Sanshoku pattern appears, should have a beautiful blue plus the deep Sumi of the Showa lineage. The "Bunka Sanshoku"
or "Kintobi" is produced from Taisho Sanshoku X Shusui crosses, and are Taisho Sanshoku with shiny pectoral fins.
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