Chefs
Iron Chef Japanese Kōmei Nakamura (中村孝明)
vs
Yoshinori Kojima (小島孔典)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Sole battle are:
- Photographer Tenmei Kanō (加納典明)
- Singer Hiroko Moriguchi (森口博子)
- Actor Gitan Otsuru (大鶴義丹)
- Chanson singer Yoshiko Ishii (石井好子)
Winner
Kōmei Nakamura
Final Scores
| Nakamura | Kojima | |
|---|---|---|
| Kanō | 18 | 14 |
| Moriguchi | 18 | 19 |
| Otsuru | 15 | 13 |
| Ishii | 19 | 18 |
| Totals | 70 | 64 |
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.