Originally Posted by number_6
This is true, however the American hybrid is actually superior to the Kobe original, at least to my taste, as well as being much healthier and cheaper. It is indeed a hybrid (Angus was added) and is high in unsaturated fat including oleic acid, so it can reduce LDL cholestrol levels. It is much healthier than regular beef (also almost all of it is raised as organic and hormone free, fwiw).
I also prefer the Kobe American hybrid as it seems to have more texture. To my taste, the Wagyu, sliced very thin and cooked quickly tastes a bit slimey. The reps from Wagyu would have us believe that the Wagyu is the healthier beef.