Chefs
Iron Chef Chinese Kenichi Chen (陳建一)
vs
Hideki Maruyama (丸山日出樹)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Sardine battle are:
- Photographer Tenmei Kanō (加納典明)
- Actress Keiko Saitō (斉藤慶子)
- Singer Teruhiko Saigō (西郷輝彦)
- Fortune teller Kazuko Hosoki (細木数子)
Winner
Kenichi Chen
Final Scores
| Chen | Maruyama | |
|---|---|---|
| Kanō | 19 | 20 |
| Saitō | 19 | 18 |
| Saigō | 17 | 16 |
| Hosoki | 19 | 18 |
| 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.