Chefs
Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai (坂井宏行)
vs
Kōji Hosogai (細貝孝司)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Oxtail battle are:
- Lower House member, writer Shinichiro Kurimoto (栗本慎一郎)
- Actress Keiko Saitō (斉藤慶子)
- Rap and hip hop artist Korn (コーン)
- Fortune teller Kazuko Hosoki (細木数子)
Winner
Hiroyuki Sakai
Final Scores
| Sakai | Hosogai | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurimoto | 19 | 17 |
| Saitō | 19 | 18 |
| Korn | 20 | 19 |
| Hosoki | 19 | 17 |
| Totals | 77 | 71 |
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.