Chefs
Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe (神戸勝彦)
vs
Yasuhiro Fukatsu (深津泰弘)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Venison battle are:
- J-Pop record producer Yasushi Akimoto (秋元康)
- Actress Keiko Saitō (斉藤慶子)
- Actor Yoshizumi Ishihara (石原良純)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Yasuhiro Fukatsu
Final Scores
| Kobe | Fukatsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Akimoto | 17 | 18 |
| Saitō | 19 | 18 |
| Ishihara | 18 | 19 |
| Kishi | 17 | 19 |
| Totals | 71 | 74 |
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.