Chefs
Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe (神戸勝彦)
vs
Yashiro Sasajima (笹島保弘)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Kamo Eggplant battle are:
- Lower House member, writer Shinichiro Kurimoto (栗本慎一郎)
- Actress Kazuko Katō (かとうかず子)
- Actor Yoshizumi Ishihara (石原良純)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Masahiko Kobe
Final Scores
| Kobe | Sasajima | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurimoto | 18 | 17 |
| Katō | 19 | 17 |
| Ishihara | 19 | 17 |
| Kishi | 19 | 16 |
| Totals | 75 | 67 |
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.