Chefs
Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe (神戸勝彦)
vs
Takatsugu Sasaoka (笹岡隆次)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Maitake Mushroom battle are:
- Lower House member, writer Shinichiro Kurimoto (栗本慎一郎)
- Actress Yōko Akino (秋野暢子)
- Actor Panzetta Girolamo
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Takatsugu Sasaoka
Final Scores
| Kobe | Sasaoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurimoto | 19 | 18 |
| Akino | 17 | 19 |
| Girolamo | 17 | 19 |
| Kishi | 19 | 17 |
| Totals | 72 | 73 |
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.