Ryugan (Dragon Eye) — "Underwater Dragon God" with a Mythical Perspective, Overlooking the Times.
As the name suggests, "Ryugan (Dragon Eye)" is a goldfish said to have dragon eyes.A magnificent helmet(wen) inherited from Oranda Shishigashira and sharply protruding eyes inherited from Demekin(Telescope Goldfish).The figure where the two personalities are fused is like an incarnation of an ancient dragon god reigning over a microcosm called an aquarium.Overwhelming presence beyond mere "rarity".It evokes the "awe" that we have forgotten.Hello, I'm Juane*.
Today, I will talk about the "transcendent beauty" of Ryugan, where conflicting personalities are miraculously harmonized.
"Dragon Eyes" shoot through the Flow of Time
The biggest feature of Ryugan is its sharply protruding eyes.It looks like a "window of wisdom" not just a tool to "see" the surroundings, but to overlook the past, present, and even the future(bird's-eye view) and shoot through the essence. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we tend to be captivated only by what is in front of us. However, Ryugan's straight gaze seems to quietly admonish us to "look farther and deeper".The world reflected in those eyes must be much wider and freer than we know.
Pride accumulated named "Helmet"
The rich wen covering the head has a profoundness reminiscent of a samurai's helmet or a king's crown.By adding the "inclusiveness" of Oranda Shishigashira to the "sharpness" of Demekin, a unique dignity unique to Ryugan is born.Not only asserting one's individuality, but protecting it, nurturing it, and turning it into style. This "aesthetics of nurturing" overlaps with the figure of an artist who spins a work over a long period of time. Proof of survival and unyielding pride are engraved in each of the fine folds of the wen.
Underwater Epic drawn by "Dragon Dance"
The way Ryugan swings its tail fin powerfully and swims leisurely is exactly an epic poem drawn underwater.Capturing prey or the future with protruding eyes, proceeding while flipping its heavy body.There is no hesitation in that swimming.It is full of gracious beauty possessed only by those who believe in their own form and completed that peculiarity as "beauty". Ryugan shows us the courage to love our own individuality and swim our "own story" dignifiedly with its elegant dance.
Looking at Ryugan, I feel like my small worries are melting into the flow of eternal time.Being unique may be lonely at times.However, a one - of - a - kind shine is waiting beyond the pursuit of that individuality.We want to continue to express this "solitary beauty" with passion.While staring at the truth with dragon - like eyes.With the greatest respect to the "quiet conqueror" named Ryugan.
Roots of the Breed : Ryugan is a breed created by crossing "Oranda Shishigashira" and "Demekin".Although it has existed in China since ancient times, it has been prized in Japan especially as a "dragon" because of its unique appearance.
Morphological Features : The biggest viewing point is that two major features coexist: having "wen on the head" like Oranda Shishigashira and "protruding eyeballs" like Demekin.This combination creates a very powerful and mysterious expression not found in other goldfish.
Color Variations : Colors vary, such as solid red "Suaka", "Sarasa" with beautiful contrast with white, and "Calico (three colors)".Especially Ryugan with a Calico pattern emits the beauty of color even more like a legendary creature.
