Chefs
Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai (坂井宏行)
vs
Toshirō Kandagawa (神田川俊郎)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Red Snapper battle are:
- Actor Takanori Jinnai (陣内孝則)
- Actress Kumiko Akiyoshi (秋吉久美子)
- Champion judoka Tadahiro Nomura (野村忠宏)
- Lower house member Nobuteru Ishihara (石原伸晃)
- Fortune teller Kazuko Hosoki (細木数子)
Winner
Toshirō Kandagawa
Final Scores
| Sakai | Kandagawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Jinnai | 17 | 20 |
| Akiyoshi | 19 | 20 |
| Nomura | 18 | 19 |
| Ishihara | 17 | 18 |
| Hosoki | 17 | 19 |
| Totals | 88 | 96 |
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.