Chefs
Iron Chef Japanese Kōmei Nakamura (中村孝明)
vs
Takashi Mera (米良隆)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Wakame Seaweed battle are:
- Lower House member, writer Shinichiro Kurimoto (栗本慎一郎)
- Actress, TV talent Megumi Ōishi (大石恵)
- Actor Kin'ya Kitaōji (北大路欣也)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Kōmei Nakamura
Final Scores
| Nakamura | Mera | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurimoto | 20 | 17 |
| Ōishi | 18 | 19 |
| Kitaōji | 18 | 17 |
| Kishi | 19 | 17 |
| Totals | 75 | 70 |
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.