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Iron Chef — Storyline

Iron Chef is a Japanese television cooking show produced by Fuji Television. The series, which premiered on October 10, 1993, is a stylized cook-off featuring guest chefs challenging one of the show's resident "Iron Chefs" in a timed cooking battle built around a specific theme ingredient. The series ended on September 24, 1999, although occasional specials were produced until 2002. The series aired 309 episodes. Repeats are regularly aired on the Cooking Channel in the United States and on Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. Fuji TV will air a new version of the show, titled Iron Chef, beginning in October 26, 2012.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Fuji Creative Corporation, Keiichi Tanaka
• Starring: Hiroyuki Sakai, Takeshi Kata, Kenji Fukui, Yukio Hattori, Shinichirō Ōta

Iron Chef — Series Details

Iron Chef — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Ishinabe vs. Maruyama Takeshi (Salmon Battle) (1993-10-10)
• E2: Michiba VS Kobayakawa Yousei (Foie Gras Battle) (1993-10-17)
• E3: Chen vs Indoragori Paulo (Globefish Battle) (1993-10-31)
• E4: Chen vs Kudo Toshiyuki (Tofu Battle) (1993-11-07)
• E5: Michiba vs Syu Tomiteru (Lobster Battle) (1993-11-14)
• E6: Chen VS Tei Kazuhiko (Octopus Battle) (1993-11-21)
• E7: Ishinabe vs Muto Masato (Radish Battle) (1993-11-28)
• E8: Michiba vs Syu Tomitoku (Crab Battle) (1993-12-05)
• E9: Ishinabe VS Oyama Eizo (Banana Battle) (1993-12-12)
• E10: Ishinabe vs Jacques Borie (Chicken Battle) (1993-12-19) — A special battle for Christmas. The challenger is a winner of the prestigious MOF award in France. The Iron Chef is the first Iron Chef French, Yutaka Ishinabe. This is the only

Season 2

• E1: Michiba VS Shu Tomitoku (Pork Battle) (1994-01-09)
• E2: Chen vs Wan Weiping (Squid Battle) (1994-01-16)
• E3: Michiba VS Hoshino Jun (Egg Battle) (1994-01-23)
• E4: Michiba VS Tanabe Toshio (Sea Bream Battle) (1994-01-30)
• E5: Chin VS Taniguchi Kouichi (Shrimp Battle) (1994-02-06)
• E6: Michiba VS Masaki Kazuyoshi (Anago Eel Battle) (1994-02-13)
• E7: Chen vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Flounder Battle) (1994-02-20)
• E8: Sakai VS Guy Shokr (Oyster Battle) (1994-02-27)
• E9: Chen vs Kondo Shinji (Wheat Battle) (1994-03-06)
• E10: Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Tomato Battle) (1994-03-13)
• E11: Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Scallop Battle) (1994-03-20)
• E12: Michiba VS Otakura Hideaki (Cheese Battle) (1994-03-27)
• E13: Michiba VS Goto Koichiro (Rice Battle) (1994-04-08)
• E14: Chen vs Munetaka Takahashi (Bamboo Shoots Battle) (1994-04-15) — The challenger is the first to come from Kyoto. Kyoto-style cuisine has a 1,200 year tradition. The challenger was picked by the chairman of the Kyoto Chefs Association. He decided
• E15: Sakai vs Mario Nakagawa (Lamb Battle) (1994-04-22) — Sakai must face a former apprentice. Which will prevail – Sakai's traditional methods or Nakagawa's nouveau "third wave" style?

  Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (

• E16: Michiba vs Yukio Hattori (Truffle Battle) (1994-04-29) — Commentator Dr. Hattori issues a challenge to Michiba and is rewarded with an incredible secret ingredient.

  Judges: Joel Robuchon (Chef), Mai Kitajima (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (R

• E17: Chen vs Hiromi Yamada (Cabbage Battle) (1994-05-06) — Italian chef Hiromi was a legend. After beset by personal tragedy and financial ruin, he seeks redemption in Kitchen Stadium.

  Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Politician), Mayuko Taka

• E18: Sakai vs Hiromi Funatsu (Bonito Battle) (1994-05-13) — Sakai faces the first sushi master in a fish battle for the ages.

  Judges: Daijiro Hashimoto (Governor of Kochi), Mai Kitajima (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

• E19: Sakai vs Masatoshi Kimura (Duck Battle) (1994-05-20) — Hot-flame Chinese cuisine is the challenger's specialty.

  Judges: Yasushi Akimoto (Music Producer), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

• E20: Chen vs Kiyoshi Takahashi (Carrot Battle) (1994-05-27) — It's a rematch from the World Chinese Cooking contest. Kiyoshi won 3rd, but Chen won 2nd. This time it's war.

  Judges: Yasushi Akimoto (Songwriter/Producer), Mayuko Takata (Actress

• E21: Michiba vs Kuniyuki Ishikawa (Natto Battle) (1994-06-03) — Fermented soy beans are the featured ingredient in this battle between two master chefs.

  The challenger is a certified Maestro of the the Japanese Cuisine Seminar Group, a Japanes

• E22: Michiba vs Katsumi Hanato (Sweetfish Battle) (1994-06-10) — Kandagawa brings his apprentice to kitchen stadium for a sweetfish battle.
• E23: Sakai vs Yuji Wakiya (Sea Urchin Battle) (1994-06-17) — Sea Urchin provides a young chef the chance to revolutionalize Chinese cooking.

  Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

• E24: Chen vs Masahiko Miyamoto (Milk Battle) (1994-06-24) — The challenger has been the top chef at one of Japan's 3 star French eateries.

  Judges: Kazuyoshi Okuyama (Director), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

• E25: Chen vs Koichi Tabata (Eggplant Battle) (1994-07-01) — The challenger is a nomad. He's worked in 200 plus restaurants, so cooking in the new environment of Kitchen Stadium is no challenge.

  Judges: Toshio Yamaguchi (Politician), Mayuko

• E26: Michiba vs Takashi Mera (Tuna Battle) (1994-07-08) — Knife skills will be put to the test in battle tuna. The challenger carries one of the longest knives in Japan.

  Despite his father being against it, the challenger began to appren

• E27: Sakai vs Tadaaki Shimizu (Homard Battle) (1994-07-15) — Shimizu is a sous chef at the world famous Tour D'Argent. Both chefs appreciate the quality of these expensive lobsters.

  Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Shyoko Tamura, Masaaki Hirano

• E28: Michiba and Chen vs Joël Bruant and Masafumi Furutaka (Sea Bass Battle) (1994-07-22) — Paul Bocuse sends two trusted apprentices to take not one, but two, iron chefs. This is the first time two Iron Chefs have been in Kitchen Stadium at the same time.

  Judges: Shin

• E29: Sakai vs Mitsuru Saitoh (Beef Battle) (1994-07-29)
• E30: Michiba vs Yasuhiko Yoshida (Eel Battle) (1994-08-05) — Kandagawa sends another apprentice to take down the Iron Chef in this slippery battle eel. If this challenger does not defeat Michiba, Kandagawa himself will come to Kitchen Stadi
• E31: Sakai vs Hirohisa Koyama (Pike Eel Battle) (1994-08-12) — Still smarting from his challenger's defeat in Sea Urchin Battle, leading gourmet writer Masuhiro Yamamoto sends another contender – Koyama, who is so popular he is a recurring cha
• E32: Chen vs Katsuyo Kobayashi (Potato Battle) (1994-08-19) — Chen faces the second female chef in kitchen stadium. She is a television icon to many Japanese housewives. Both chefs enjoy fame. One's an Iron Chef, the other hosts a popular coo
• E33: Michiba vs Keiji Nakazawa (Corn Battle) (1994-08-26) — Considered the bad boy of French cooking, Keiji takes on Michiba in a battle of culinary rebels. The challenger earned the nickname Hound Dog after a 2 hour argument with Joel Rob
• E34: Chen vs Hideki Ohsako (Mushroom Battle) (1994-09-02) — Aguri Suzuki (Race car driver) and Ukyo Katayama (Race car Driver) recommend the hybrid French-Italian challenger.

  Osako is a heavyweight contender out to challenge Iron Chef Chin

• E35: Michiba vs Artur J. Rütter (Bell Pepper Battle) (1994-09-09) — The challenger is a German-born French cuisine specialist. The challenger has traveled through numerous countries collecting recipes and cooking for VIPs. Will his deficiency in th
• E36: Michiba vs Tsutomu Hiroi (Pacific Saury Battle) (1994-09-16) — Hiroi is a Nouvelle French Chef set to battle cutting edge Japanese master Michiba.
• E37: Sakai vs Sotetsu Fuji (Yam Potato Battle) (1994-09-23) — Kitchen stadium becomes a temple of food as for the first time a Buddhist Priest enters for Battle: Yam
• E38: Chen vs Takashi Saito (Prawn Battle) (1994-09-30) — Chen must face a man who was his father's trusted apprentice. When they both prepare his father's signature dish, who will win?
• E39: Sakai vs Masamitsu Takahashi (Matsutake Mushrooms Battle) (1994-10-07) — Sakai attempts to use a traditional "Japanese" ingredient in his French cuisine
• E40: Michiba vs Xu Peirong (Shark Fin Battle) (1994-10-14) — The 50th battle in Kitchen Stadium. The challenger is the best in Hong Kong and considered one of the top three chefs in all of China. He says he has never lost in a competition h
• E41: Sakai VS Sekihata Katsuyuki (Bread Battle) (1994-10-21)
• E42: Chen vs Koji Kobayashi (Pumpkin Battle) (1994-10-28) — The challenger, a great Italian talent, was thought to have disappeared. He makes his return in a surprise kitchen stadium appearance.
• E43: Michiba vs Yasuo Kawada (Anglerfish Battle) (1994-11-04) — Michiba attacks a rising young apprentice from his hometown who critics have nicknamed "Little Michiba", in this angler assault. He uses the borderless cooking approach that made
• E44: Chen vs Tadashi Sugita (Shanghai Crab Battle) (1994-11-11)
• E45: Michiba vs Tatsuo Umemiya (Horse Mackerel Battle) (1994-11-18) — An actor known for his cooking skills wants a chance to see what it is like to battle in Kitchen Stadium.

  Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Lower House Member), Hisoko Monda (Actress)

• E46: Sakai vs Seiya Kawasaki (Quail Battle) (1994-11-25) — Quail is the perfect secret ingredient…for the challenger. Can Sakai compete against this master of wild game cooking?
• E47: Chen vs Toshikatsu Nakagawa (Noodle Battle) (1994-12-02) — This challenger is the right hand man of famous chef Zhou Tomitoku. He won the bronze medal at the All China Cooking Skills Contest, beating out 300 other chefs. Noodle Battle Spe
• E48: Michiba vs Hiroshi Furusho (Turkey Battle) (1994-12-09) — The challenger is a favorite of the manager of the Yakult Swallows baseball team. He is the chef at the hotel where they stay when they come to Osaka to play the Hanshin Tigers. He
• E49: Sakai vs Masayo Waki (Strawberry Battle) (1994-12-16) — Christmas day brings a strawberry battle and a female competitor. Sakai has a poor track record against women competitors. Will victory be his Christmas present?
• E50: Mr. Iron Chef 1994: Preliminaries (1994-12-23) — The three battles that make up the "Mr. Iron Chef 1994" tournament. Four challengers battle each other and the winner faces an Iron Chef in the first episode of the next year.

Season 3

• E1: Mr. Iron Chef 1994: Final (Yellowtail) (1995-01-02) — The winner of the Mr. Iron Chef 1994 tournament takes on an Iron Chef.
• E2: Chen vs Toshiyuki Nakagawa (Mochi Battle) (1995-01-06) — The first challenger of 1995. The challenger heads a restaurant with seating for only 6, but it has hosted entertainers and even Prince and Princess Mikasa. He apprenticed at one o
• E3: Sakai vs Koji Yamada (Turnip Battle) (1995-01-13) — Yamada left Tokyo University to train as a chef under honourary Iron Chef Ishinabe. Sakai has his mentor in the audience. Diverse factors influence this beet battle.
• E4: Chen vs Hisao Oidate (Chinese Cabbage Battle) (1995-01-20)
• E5: Sakai vs Fuyuko Kondo (Apple & Chocolate Battle) (1995-01-27) — Kondo is the 4th woman challenger to take on Sakai. This time the dessert battle is best suited for Valentine's Day.
• E6: Chen vs Yoshie Urabe (Soybean Battle) (1995-02-03) — Acclaimed chef Toshiro Kandagawa sends the only female chef he has ever taught into Kitchen Stadium.
• E7: Michiba vs Masao Suzuki (Matsuba Crab Battle) (1995-02-10) — The challenger is the head chef at a restaurant that Iron Chef Michiba himself dines at frequently. Judges: Tamio Kagayama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culina
• E8: Chen vs Kunihiko Hashimoto (Taro Battle) (1995-03-03)
• E9: Sakai vs Toshihiro Komine (Asparagus Battle) (1995-02-24) — Sakai faces a challenger known as "Mr. Gourmet." Komine is a world-class vegetable chef, who feels right at home with the secret ingredient.
• E10: Michiba vs Wang Zhijian (Egg Battle) (1995-03-17) — The challenger makes magical noodle dishes. He is one of only 100 chefs to have received recognition as a High Class Technician. He is the youngest to have qualified for that licen
• E11: Chen vs Tetsutoshi Shimazu (Squid Battle) (1995-03-10) — The challenger is the first pizza expert to enter kitchen stadium. What pizzas can he create from squid?
• E12: Sakai vs Shigeo Yuasa (Cod Battle) (1995-03-17) — Shigeo Yuasa uses shocking cooking techniques. His use of test tubes and litmus paper make him seem like a scientist, not a chef. Can Sakai prevail in this new age battle?
• E13: Hong Kong Special: Pork, Spiny Lobster (1995-04-21) — Two hour special featuring Michiba vs. Shu Chu in Battle Spiny Lobster and Chen vs Ron Waikei in Battle Pork
• E14: Chen vs Chiyo Cho (Tofu Battle) (1995-04-07) — The Kobe earthquake could not shake this talented female chef, and now she will fight an Iron Chef.
• E15: Ishinabe vs Tomoyuki Sawaguchi (Flounder Battle) (1995-04-14)
• E16: Sakai vs Kunio Santo (Clam Battle) (1995-04-21)
• E17: Michiba vs Keisuke Tamano (Tilefish Battle) (1995-05-19) — Former challenger Kandagawa sends Keisuke to do his bidding. Egos, reputations, and the championship are all on the line.

  This challenger is the 6th one sent to Kitchen Stadium by

• E18: Kenichi vs Lee Myong Suk (Liver Battle) (1995-05-26)
• E19: Sakai vs Isao Yanagidate (Caviar Battle) (1995-05-12) — Old versus new French cuisine, Club Mistral versus Club des Trentes–a complicated battle deserves a high end ingredient.
• E20: Chen vs Elio Orsara (Kajiki Tuna Battle) (1995-05-19)
• E21: Michiba vs Etsuo Joh (Broccoli Battle) (1995-05-26) — How will the challenger (the king of sauces) deal with broccoli? Doc Hattori says his sauces are amazing. He even says he wishes he could take on all three Iron Chefs at once. Can
• E22: Sakai vs Katsuo Ohmiya (Onion Battle) (1995-06-02)
• E23: Sakai vs Kazutaka Okabe (Lamb Battle) (1995-06-09)
• E24: Michiba vs Zeng Mingxing (Blue Crab Battle) (1995-06-16) — The challenger is the top apprentice of the Mother of Chinese cooking in Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr Lower House Member), Chizuru Azuma (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culinar
• E25: Chen vs Yukihiro Noda (Sardine Battle) (1995-06-23)
• E26: Ishinabe vs Yanagidate Isao (Avocado Battle) (1995-06-30)
• E27: Sakai vs Takayoshi Kawai (Sole Battle) (1995-07-28)
• E28: Sakai vs Haruyoshi Omino (Sweetfish Battle) (1995-07-14)
• E29: Chen vs Li Jinlun (Swallow's Nest Battle) (1995-07-21)
• E30: Sakai vs Shinichi Nagamatsu (Eggplant Battle) (1995-07-28)
• E31: Chen vs Hisama Hirano (Sea Urchin Battle) (1995-08-04)
• E32: Michiba vs Kenji Kaji (Umeboshi Battle) (1995-08-11) — The challenger is the head chef in Kyoto. He has mastered the style of Ikama-school of culinary arts. To separate his restaurant from the other more traditional restaurants in the
• E33: Michiba and Sakai vs The Cuomo Brothers (Tomato Battle) (1995-08-18) — Tag Team Battle! Two Iron Chefs vs 2 Italian Brothers in the battle of the tomato. After growing up in Italy, these brothers started their own restaurant in Tokyo. It is so popula
• E34: Chen vs Yoshiko Takemasa (Short-necked Clam Battle) (1995-08-25)
• E35: Sakai vs Joël Bruant (Salmon Battle) (1995-09-01) — Bruant returns to Kitchen Stadium to give the Chairman an ultimatum – if he wins, he must replace Sakai as Iron Chef French.
• E36: Michiba vs Minoru Noda (Matsutake Mushroom Battle) (1995-09-08) — The challenger is the head chef at a members only Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. He watches the Iron Chef episodes that air on TV in California. (Pre-Food Network IC days.) He
• E37: Sakai vs Philippe Aubron (Crayfish Battle) (1995-09-15)
• E38: Chen vs Tsuguo Fujiwara (Sea Cucumber Battle) (1995-10-28)
• E39: Chin VS Hagiwara Masahiko (Freshwater Shrimp Battle) (1995-11-03)
• E40: Sakai vs Sadaharu Nakajima (Rice Battle) (1995-11-10)
• E41: Michiba vs Lin Kunbi (Potato Battle) (1995-11-17) — The challenger is one of the best in Japan at Fujian-style cooking. He opened the first Fujian-style restaurant in Japan. He is also a sixth-degree black belt in karate. Judges: N
• E42: Michiba vs Lin Kunbi Overtime (Sweet Potato Battle) (1995-11-24) — Overtime Battle to Potato Battle After 60 minutes of battle, the scores are tied at 71. This may have been the first overtime battle in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Nagisa Ohshima (Dir
• E43: Chen vs Masahiko Hagiwara (Scampi Battle) (1995-11-03)
• E44: Chen vs Kiyotaka Ikegawa (Horsehair Crab Battle Battle) (1995-11-10)
• E45: Sakai vs Toshiro Kandagawa (Lotus Root Battle) (1995-11-17) — 100th challenger special
• E46: Sakai vs Bruno Ménard (Escargot Battle) (1995-11-24)
• E47: Chen vs Sozo Miyamoto (Carp Battle) (1995-12-01)
• E48: Sakai vs Tadamichi Ohta (Octopus Battle) (1995-12-08)
• E49: Sakai vs Philippe Groult (Oyster Battle) (1995-12-15)
• E50: Mr Iron Chef 1995: Chen vs. Sakai (Chicken Battle) (1995-12-22) — 1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 1

Season 4

• E1: Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1) (1996-01-03) — 1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)
• E2: Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2) (1996-01-05) — 1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)
• E3: Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle) (1996-01-12)
• E4: Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle) (1996-01-19)
• E5: Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle) (1996-01-26)
• E6: Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle) (1996-02-02)
• E7: Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle) (1996-02-09) — St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle
• E8: Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle) (1996-02-16) — As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.
• E9: Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle) (1996-02-23)
• E10: Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle) (1996-03-01) — In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.
• E11: Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle) (1996-03-08)
• E12: Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle) (1996-03-15)
• E13: Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle) (1996-03-22) — Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
• E14: Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle) (1996-03-29) — Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?
• E15: France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle) (1996-04-05) — Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France – witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the
• E16: France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle) (1996-04-12) — Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France – witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the
• E17: Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle) (1996-04-19)
• E18: Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle) (1996-04-26) — The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.
• E19: Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle) (1996-05-03)
• E20: Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle) (1996-05-10) — Morikawa's restaurant, Cay, is said to have pioneered Thai food in Japan. His patrons include Stephen Hawking and Yoko Ono. Can Chen beat him at his own game?
• E21: Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle) (1996-05-17)
• E22: Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle) (1996-05-24) — The challenger is the chief instructor of culinary skills at Hattori Nutrition College and was recommended by Dr. Hattori to be the new Iron Chef Japanese after Michiba retired.
• E23: Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle) (1996-05-31)
• E24: Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle) (1996-06-07) — The challenger is one of the three best chefs in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. His restaurant has won numerous awards at national competitions. He will be the first c
• E25: Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle) (1996-06-14)
• E26: Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle) (1996-06-21)
• E27: Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle) (1996-06-28)
• E28: Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle) (1996-07-05)
• E29: Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle) (1996-07-12)
• E30: Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle) (1996-07-19)
• E31: Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle) (1996-07-26)
• E32: Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle) (1996-08-02)
• E33: Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle) (1996-08-09)
• E34: Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle) (1996-08-16)
• E35: Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle) (1996-08-23) — The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
• E36: Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle) (1996-08-30) — The challenger is a famous comedian in Japan. He is also known to be one of the most skilled chefs among entertainers.

  Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Ichiro Zaizu Asako Kish

• E37: Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle) (1996-09-06)
• E38: Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle) (1996-09-13)
• E39: Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle) (1996-09-20)
• E40: Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle) (1996-10-04) — The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
• E41: Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle) (1996-10-11) — Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
• E42: Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle) (1996-10-18)
• E43: Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle) (1996-10-25)
• E44: Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle) (1996-11-01)
• E45: Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle) (1996-11-08)
• E46: Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle) (1996-11-15) — The challenger is the head of a very successful restaurant in New York. The New York Times gave his restaurant 3 stars. His grandfather is Japanese, and spent a lot of time talking
• E47: Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle) (1996-11-22) — The challenger is the head chef for several hotel kitchens. He lives near the largest fishing seaport in all of Japan. He uses his speed in the kitchen to overcome his small statur
• E48: Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle) (1996-11-29) — The challenger is the owner/chef at a restaurant known as a favorite of Japanese author Shusaku Endo. He trained in France for five years before returning to Japan. He was unhappy
• E49: Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle) (1996-12-06)
• E50: Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle) (1996-12-13)
• E51: Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle) (1996-12-20)
• E52: Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle) (1996-12-31) — New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)

Season 5

• E1: Sakai vs Kasahara Hiroshi (Rice Cake Battle) (1997-01-10)
• E2: Chen vs Michifude Hiroshi (Dried Scallop Battle) (1997-01-17) — The challenger is the 25-year-old son of a prominent Chinese cuisine chef whose restaurant "Kochouran" in Kobe was demolished during the huge earthquake back in 1995. It's been 2 y
• E3: Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Rabbit Battle) (1997-01-24) — The challenger is the head chef of a London restaurant that was established in 1798. He is a master of Gibier (wild game) cuisine. Only four months after this episode originally ai
• E4: Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Pigeon Battle) Overtime (1997-01-31) — It is only the second overtime battle in the history of Kitchen Stadium. The chefs used most of the supplies and ingredients in the first battle, so they must be creative during th
• E5: Nakamura vs Morieda Hiroyoshi (Crab Battle) (1997-02-07)
• E6: Chen vs Kou Houkou (Rice Battle) (1997-02-14) — The challenger is Premier Chef in China. He is an expert in Fujian Cuisine. This is a battle between two outstanding Chinese chefs.
• E7: Sakai vs Shimada Tetsuya (Truffle Battle) (1997-02-21) — Club Mistral is back with yet another challenger for Sakai. Shimada trained in France for 5 years before returning to Japan. He hopes to show that the new generation of French chef
• E8: Nakamura vs Yamazaki Tateo (Nattou Battle) (1997-02-28)
• E9: Sakai vs Jyo Etsuo (Wine Battle) (1997-03-07)
• E10: Chen vs Wakiya Yuji (Papaya Battle) (1997-03-14)
• E11: Nakamura vs Mera Takashi (Seaweed Battle) (1997-03-21)
• E12: Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Honey Battle) (1997-03-28)
• E13: Nakamura vs You Koukan (Hanami Festival) (1997-04-11) — This battle does not have a theme ingredient, but it does have a theme. Hanami, or flower viewing, is the theme of this battle. The challenger is a Chinese chef. He heads a Chinese
• E14: Sakai vs Okumura Shinzou (Bamboo Shoot Battle) (1997-04-18)
• E15: Chen vs Ootsuki Chihiro (Tomato Battle) (1997-04-25) — The challenger is a woman who specializes in the cuisine of Spain. This is a very close battle that is decided by one point. Judges: Tenmei Kano, Minako Tanaka (Actress), Tsurutat
• E16: Sakai vs Sasaki Kiyoyasu (Perch Battle) (1997-05-02) — The challenger trained under the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse. (I think he may have been the first Japanese chef that Bocuse trained.) Judges: Tenmei Kanoh (Photographer), Sa
• E17: Nakamura vs Azumaya Norio (Pork Battle) (1997-05-09) — The challenger was once a chef at Nadaman, the restaurant where Nakamura currently works.

  Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Kishimoto Kayoko, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi

• E18: Nakamura vs Jillian Harst (Ostrich Battle) (1997-05-16) — Despite having had challengers from around the world, Chairman Kaga had not welcomed a chef from Australia. The challenger is the owner/chef at Indigo. She began her training at ag
• E19: Chen vs Takagi Masao (Duck's Egg Battle) (1997-05-23) — Kitchen Stadium has been open for a little more than three and a half years. The last of the original Iron Chefs is Iron Chef Chinese Chen Kenichi. The challenger excels at Shanhai
• E20: Sakai vs Germano Orsara (Ham Battle) (1997-05-30) — The brother of the challenger did battle against Chen in a Swordfish battle two years earlier. It is an Italian vs. French battle.

  Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Keiko Saito (

• E21: Nakamura vs Sakane Hisahito (Sea Eel Battle) (1997-06-06) — The challenger is the number two man at one of Kandagawa Honten, the main restaurant of Toshiro Kandagawa. He is only 27 years old. Judges: Emoto Takenori, Reiko Takashima, Tsurut
• E22: Kobe vs Hagiwara Masahiko (Pasta Battle) (1997-06-13) — Debut battle of Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe.

  Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Masumi Okada (Actor), Kazuko Katoh (Actress), Asako Kishi

• E23: Sakai vs Sato Norio (Amberjack – Kampachi Battle) (1997-06-20) — The challenger lives on the Izu Peninsula, west of Tokyo. It is a region known for its hot springs and abundant fish. Of course, his dishes are full of the flavors of the sea. Jud
• E24: Chen vs Syu Kenchu (Akahata – Grouper Battle) (1997-06-27) — The challenger is a top chef from Hong Kong. He has won many cooking competitions.

  Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Saya Takagi, Chai Lam, Asako Kishi

• E25: Nakamura vs Kashima Masami (Prawn Battle) (1997-07-04) — The challenger trained in France, but he now specializes in Vietnamese cooking. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Hideki Takahasi, Asako Kishi
• E26: Sakai vs Ishikawa Toshiyuki (Sea Urchin Battle) (1997-07-11) — The challenger started training to be a chef at the age of 15. He earns praise from both Iron Chef Chen and Dr. Yukio Hattori. The Chairman calls him the future of Chinese cooking
• E27: Chen vs Matsuno Yoshikazu (Mantis Shrimp – Shako Battle) (1997-07-18) — The challenger is a sushi chef from Yokohama who is a favorite of famous athletes and entertainers. He entered the sushi world at age the age of 16. Chairman Kaga calls him a sushi
• E28: Kobe vs Stephan Tabacchi (Cabbage Battle) (1997-07-25) — This is the second battle in Kitchen Stadium for the new Iron Chef Italian, Masahiko Kobe. He lost his first time in action, and the Chairman wants to see if he has what it takes t
• E29: Sakai vs Toyoshima Seiji (Milk Battle) (1997-08-01) — The challenger is the fourth sent by Club Mistral to take on Iron Chef Sakai. The chef operates a restaurant in Ginza. I think the ladies of Ginza really like his dishes.

  It has b

• E30: Nakamura Chin vs Sakai Kobe (Watermelon Battle) (1997-08-08) — It is summertime, and Chairman Kaga wants to celebrate with a summer festival. The Iron Chefs are divided into two teams: Asia Team (Chen and Nakamura) and Europe Team (Sakai and K
• E31: Chen vs Souseiko Kawaguchi (Eggplant Battle) (1997-08-15) — It is time for the Obon Festival in Japan. (It traditionally takes place in mid-August) The challenger is a buddhist monk who prepares vegetarian meals. She is the younger sister o
• E32: Sakai vs Androsoni Pietro (Melon Battle) (1997-08-22)
• E33: Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Potato Battle) (1997-08-29) — The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26.

  Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Senri Yamabuki, Tetsuya Bessho, Yoshiko Ishii

• E34: Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Flatfish Battle) Overtime (1997-09-05) — The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26. The previous battle between these two chefs was declared a no contest by The
• E35: Sakai vs Nakajima Toshiyuki (Cow's Cheek Battle) (1997-09-12) — The challenger has declined many invitations from Chairman Kaga to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He heads a French restaurant in Aoyama, Tokyo. He trained in top restaurants in Fra
• E36: Chen vs Igarashi Miyuki (Cucumber Battle) (1997-09-26) — This challenger is the youngest ever to enter Kitchen Stadium. At the young age of 22, she already heads the kitchen of a bustling Chinese restaurant in Tokyo. She was only 7 when
• E37: Kobe vs Imai Fujio (Matsutake Battle) (1997-10-03) — The challenger’s restaurant is often visited by Crown Prince Akihito, Princess Masako and Princess Kiko. He started his culinary training at the age of 15. He became a head chef at
• E38: 1997 World Cup (1997-10-10) — 1997 "World Cup" tournament in Arashiyama. Liu Xikun vs. Nakamura (Beef) and Alain Passard vs. Patrick Clark (Homard Lobster). The winners face each other in a Foie Gras Battle.
• E39: Chen vs Nagasaka Matsuo (Spareribs Battle) (1997-10-17) — Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Yoshizumi Ishihara, Keiko Saito, Asako Kishi
• E40: Sakai vs Goto Masashi (Prawn Battle) (1997-10-24)
• E41: Kobe vs Seki Yuji (Chestnut Battle) (1997-10-31) — Iron Chef Kobe is the Prince of Pasta. His challenger tonight is the Prince of Chinese cuisine. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Kazuko Kato, Koki Mitani, Chieko Honma
• E42: Nakamura vs Azuma Keiji (Lamb Battle) (1997-11-14)
• E43: Chen vs Matsushima Toru (Crab Battle) (1997-11-21)
• E44: Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Milt Battle) (1997-11-28)
• E45: Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Shrimp Battle) Over Time (1997-12-05)
• E46: Nakamura vs Moris Guilett (Scallop Battle) (1997-12-12)
• E47: Kobe vs Takagi Yasumasa (Strawberry Battle) (1997-12-19)
• E48: Nakamura vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Bony Parts Battle) (1997-12-26)

Season 6

• E1: Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Salmon Battle) (1998-01-09)
• E2: Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer Battle) (1998-01-16)
• E3: Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Crab Battle) (1998-01-23)
• E4: Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger Battle) (1998-01-30)
• E5: Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish Battle) (1998-02-06)
• E6: Nakamura Retirement Special (1998-02-13) — Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
• E7: Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II (1998-02-20) — Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
• E8: Morimoto vs Hirayama Yukio (Red Snapper Battle) (1998-02-27) — Morimoto’s debut as an Iron Chef brings a difficult challenger—Yukio Hirayama.
• E9: Sakai vs Kondo Motohito (Girls' Festival) (1998-03-06)
• E10: Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle) (1998-03-13) — Pinchiorri, the perfectionist, was a female chef in the 70's who combined French and Italian cooking techniques. Iron Chef Kobe was her apprentice. Angelo Paracucchi was also worki
• E11: Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle) (1998-04-04) — The challenger is a master at using oils in his Chinese cooking. This is Morimoto's second battle. Can the secrets of Chinese cuisine beat the innovations of Iron Chef Japanese?
• E12: Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle) (1998-04-10) — Tomoji Ichikawa is a French superchef in Japan. He has traveled and trained extensively in France under Pierre Troisgros. Iron Chef French will have his hands full in this battle,
• E13: Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel Battle) (1998-04-17) — The challenger is a Master Chef hailing from Kyoto. He, like most Iron Chefs, combines traditional knowledge with cutting edge technique and flavors to create exquisite dishes. He
• E14: Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell Battle) (1998-04-24) — The challenger is a seafood expert: he chooses and cooks gifts from the sea masterfully He has apprenticed in the top kitchens of Japan. Which competitor will find the soul of the
• E15: Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle) (1998-05-01) — The challenger is a stubborn chef descended from a long line of Tokyo dwellers. Restaurants run in his family. Iron Chef Japanese will have his hand's full facing such a strong tra
• E16: Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango Battle) (1998-05-08) — The challenger is one of the few Mexican food specialists in Tokyo. He opened the first restaurant dedicated to Latin cuisine. He specializes in authentic Mexican food, rather than
• E17: Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus Battle) (1998-05-15) — Andre Pachon is the leader of the French Chef community in Japan. Several of his apprentices have already appeared, but this time Pachon sends his number one man.
• E18: Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly Battle) (1998-05-22) — The younger sibling of the Liang brothers, rulers of Cantonese cuisine in Japan, faces Iron Chef Chinese.
• E19: Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Konnyaku Battle) Overtime (1998-05-29) — Battle Arum Root.
• E20: Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef Battle) (1998-06-05) — The challenger is a woman who knows what she likes. As an elite culinary critic, she also trained at Cordon Bleu and at Taillevent, an elite French restaurant in Paris to better un
• E21: Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish Battle) (1998-06-12) — Former Iron Chef Michiba decides that Morimoto needs some helpfinding his feet in Kitchen Stadium, so he recruits his number one sous chef from his own days in Kitchen Stadium. Ken
• E22: Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle) (1998-06-19) — Japan's culinary media is dominated by today's challenger, a food critic, musician, and graphic artist. The son a of a famous chef and former challenger, Kentaro is determined to m
• E23: Kobe vs. Yasuhiro Sasajima (Eggplant Battle) (1998-06-26)
• E24: Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu Battle) (1998-07-03) — Morimoto fights a traditionalist chef who fills his dishes with nostalgia.
• E25: Sakai vs Shimokawa Shuzo (Jinhua Pork Battle) (1998-07-10)
• E26: Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle) (1998-07-17) — Dubbed the scientist of cooking, the challenger has studied Italian, French and Japanese techniques for over 17 years. He is even praised by culinary critic Asako Kishi.
• E27: Morimoto vs Kajimoto Takeshi (Abalone Battle) (1997-07-24)
• E28: Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab Battle) (1998-07-31)
• E29: Morimoto vs Hirokazu Handa (Giant Eel Battle) (1998-08-07)
• E30: Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach Battle) (1998-08-14)
• E31: Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp Battle) (1998-08-21)
• E32: 2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part I (1998-08-28) — Part 1 of 2: Chen and Sakai gain partners, as Kaga demands a french vs Chinese showdown. The chairman also surprises everyone with 3 theme ingredients. Pork, Snapping Turtle and Ba
• E33: 2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part II (1998-09-04) — Sakai vs. Chen. Each have a special partner chef assigned by Kaga in a French vs. Chinese showdown.
• E34: Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle) (1998-09-11) — Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".
• E35: Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine Battle) (1998-09-18)
• E36: Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle) (1998-09-25) — Led by Tadamichi Ohta, the chef who defeated Sakai, the Ohta faction invades Kitchen Stadium to uphold traditional Japanese cuisine. Fuji is Ohta's first contender against Morimoto
• E37: Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle) (1998-10-02) — Tasaki is a world champion sommelier who always dreamed of becoming a famed chef. Chairman Kaga decides to grant him his wish.
• E38: Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle) (1998-10-09) — An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.
• E39: Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle) (1998-10-16) — The first female challenger in Kitchen Stadium, the 26 year old Kagata defeated Chen Kenichi. Years later, after studying under Chef Shimamura at the Royal Park Hotel and opening h
• E40: Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto Battle) (1998-10-23) — One month ago, the Ohta faction "invaded" Kitchen Stadium to fight Morimoto with traditional Japanese cuisine. Their leader, Tadamichi Ohta, now sends a second challenger.
• E41: Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin Battle) (1998-10-30)
• E42: Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle) (1998-11-06) — Nagayama was brought in to revive the venerated Tokyo University restaurant Shochiku, and now his old-and-new style will go against an Iron Chef.
• E43: Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage Battle) (1998-11-13) — Chen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.
• E44: Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle) (1998-11-20) — The challenger likes to follow one of the philosophies of Rosanjin: 'never kill the natural flavor of the ingredient.' He is known as the Prince of Japanese cuisine. He is extremel
• E45: Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle) (1998-11-27) — By the age of 13, Molinari was already a chef at a 3-star restaurant. Now, cultures clash in this mushroom battle.
• E46: Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck Battle) (1998-12-04)
• E47: Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle) (1998-12-11) — This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.
• E48: Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin Battle) (1998-12-18)
• E49: Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey Battle) (1998-12-25) — For the 1998 Christmas day battle, the contender is the successor of Alain Chapel, a successful 3 star restaurant owner.

  Side Note : Christmas is not a holiday in Japan, people st

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