White Ranchu — The Silence of Snow, "Ultimate Curvilinear Beauty" Wearing a King's Dignity.
Ranchu has enthralled many enthusiasts as the "King of Goldfish".Among them, the appearance of the "White Ranchu", which possesses no red at all, is like a pearl lying on the bottom of the water, or a winter cloud flowing leisurely.In its figure that overwhelms the viewer only with its "form" without relying on flashy colors, the composure of a king and deep spirituality dwell.
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Today, I will talk about the "unsaid nobility" of the goldfish in the photo, "White Ranchu", born from the aesthetic of subtraction.
A single prayer drawn by "Senari"(back curve)
The biggest feature of Ranchu is that it has no dorsal fin.And the smooth and strong curve drawn by that back line(Senari).The solid white body becomes the best canvas to highlight this curve.Reflecting light softly, it proceeds while gently parrying the water flow.
That single line makes you feel "establishment of self" without hesitation.Discarding unnecessary decorations and competing only with the fundamental beauty of existence called oneself.That gracefulness lights quiet courage in the heart of the viewer.
Pristine light named "Sojiro"(Pure White)
In the world of enthusiasts, white individuals without red are called "Sojiro".Red(symbol of hare - celebratory occasions) used to be valued, but the reason why white Ranchu is loved today may be because we find messages of "purity" and "self-acceptance" there.Just as the White Ranchu drifts with a majestic air of a king even without wearing red, we should also be able to love our "base" color and live with pride.
Quiet wisdom dwelling in the crown(Wen)
The rich wen(fleshy growth) that develops on the head is proof of Ranchu's dignity. Because it is solid white, its subtle shading has a depth like a sculpture, and it looks like a "crown" symbolizing accumulated experience and wisdom. Rather than asserting itself flashily, it purifies the surrounding air and calms it down just by existing there. The figure of the White Ranchu swimming leisurely, swaying its body a little clumsily, seems to teach us the preciousness of heading towards a goal at one's own pace without rushing.
When I look at the White Ranchu, I feel like the turbidity of my heart disappears and I can return to a fresh feeling.Feeling infinite expanse in a colorless world.We want to continue to cherish and spin this "strength of not decorating" into words.With a pure white heart, dignified.I would like to continue to watch over the "royal road of silence" named White Ranchu with respect.
Establishment of Variety : Ranchu is a breed that uniquely improved "Egg Worm (Ranchu)" introduced from China in the Edo period in Japan.The solid white "Sojiro" is a trait that always appears in the selection process, but individuals whose beauty of form stands out are existence preferred by experts, where morphological perfection is questioned more than colorful individuals.
Morphological Features : Appreciation of Ranchu is basically "top view (Uwami)", but especially for White Ranchu, "beauty of skeleton" that is not mislead by color, such as "roundness of back", "thickness of tail tube", and "development of wen", is directly evaluated.
Reflection of Light(Pearl Feeling) : The scales of White Ranchu emit a pearl - like luster depending on the type of light.This is because interference of light becomes easy to stand out due to the background of white even if it is a normal scale.This "brilliance in white" produces highly spiritual beauty.
