Chefs
Iron Chef Japanese Kōmei Nakamura (中村孝明)
vs
Hisato Sakane (坂根久人)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Conger Eel battle are:
- Former professional baseball player Takenori Emoto (江本孟紀)
- Actress Reiko Takashima (高島礼子)
- Actor, former boxer Tsurutarō Kataoka (片岡鶴太郎)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Hisato Sakane
Final Scores
| Nakamura | Sakane | |
|---|---|---|
| Emoto | 19 | 20 |
| Takashima | 18 | 20 |
| Kataoka | 19 | 20 |
| Kishi | 17 | 18 |
| Totals | 73 | 78 |
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.