Chefs
Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai (坂井宏行)
vs
Motohito Kondō (近藤元人)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Hinamatsuri battle are:
- Actress Yumi Adachi (安達祐実)
- Singer, actress Naomi Hosokawa (細川直美)
- Actress Yōko Akino (秋野暢子)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Hiroyuki Sakai
Final Scores
| Sakai | Kondō | |
|---|---|---|
| Adachi | 18 | 17 |
| Hosokawa | 18 | 19 |
| Akino | 20 | 19 |
| Kishi | 18 | 17 |
| Totals | 74 | 72 |
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.