Hiutsuri and Kiutsuri varieties have a continuous pattern of Utsurizumi as in the Showa-sanshoku and Shiroutsuri varieties. Hiutsuri has red imprints on a black background, while Kiutsuri has yellow imprints. Hiutsuri variety is described as having a compelling appeal, while the Kiutsuri variety is described as having an unassuming atmosphere.
These varieties are considered to be good if the color is evenly stained all the way to the tips of the pectoral fins, and if the ink pattern is well-balanced and boldly curls up from the head to the tail.

JAS No.2020 Hiutsuri and Kiutsuri

Hiutsuri and Kiutsuri have black bodies and have red scarlet or yellow imprints. There are "utsuri-zumi" pattern across the body. It is similar to Bekko, but it can be distingushied from the fact that Hiutsuri and Kiutsuri are black backgrounds.

Hiutsuri has a black body and has red scarlet imprints. There are "utsuri-zumi" pattern across the body.

Kiutsuri has a black body and has yellow imprints. There are "utsuri-zumi" pattern across the body.