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Judges Panel
The judges for the Melon battle are:
- Novelist and actor Tamio Kageyama (景山民夫)
- Actress Sae Isshiki (一色紗英)
- Musician Kazuhiko Katō (加藤和彦)
- Chanson singer Yoshiko Ishii (石井好子)
Winner
Hiroyuki Sakai
Final Scores
| Sakai | Androsoni | |
|---|---|---|
| Kageyama | 18 | 16 |
| Isshiki | 17 | 16 |
| Katō | 16 | 17 |
| Ishii | 16 | 17 |
| Totals | 67 | 66 |
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.