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Judges Panel
The judges for the Apple battle are:
- Lower House member, writer Shinichiro Kurimoto (栗本慎一郎)
- Actress Mayuko Takata (高田万由子)
- Former professional baseball player Takenori Emoto (江本孟紀)
- Expert food commentator, president of the Hattori Nutrition College Yukio Hattori (服部幸應)
Winner
Hiroyuki Sakai
Final Scores
| Sakai | Nish | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurimoto | 19 | 16 |
| Takata | 20 | 18 |
| Emoto | 16 | 15 |
| Hattori | 18 | 16 |
| Totals | 73 | 65 |
The winner is determined by the number of judges who rule in favor of a chef. If there is a split vote, it comes down to total points. If points are also tied, the match ends in a draw.