Chefs
Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai (坂井宏行)
vs
Toshiyuki Ishikawa (石川敏行)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Sea Urchin battle are:
- Former professional baseball player Takenori Emoto (江本孟紀)
- Actress, TV talent Megumi Ōishi (大石恵)
- Kabuki actor Yasosuke Bando (坂東三津五郎)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Hiroyuki Sakai
Final Scores
| Sakai | Ishikawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Emoto | 18 | 19 |
| Ōishi | 20 | 17 |
| Bando | 19 | 16 |
| Kishi | 18 | 16 |
| Totals | 75 | 68 |
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.