Iron Chef

1993–2002

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Seasons

Season 1

  • E1 Ishinabe vs. Maruyama Takeshi (Salmon Battle) 1993-10-10 路 30m
  • E2 Michiba VS Kobayakawa Yousei (Foie Gras Battle) 1993-10-17 路 30m
  • E3 Chen vs Indoragori Paulo (Globefish Battle) 1993-10-31 路 30m
  • E4 Chen vs Kudo Toshiyuki (Tofu Battle) 1993-11-07 路 30m
  • E5 Michiba vs Syu Tomiteru (Lobster Battle) 1993-11-14 路 30m
  • E6 Chen VS Tei Kazuhiko (Octopus Battle) 1993-11-21 路 30m
  • E7 Ishinabe vs Muto Masato (Radish Battle) 1993-11-28 路 30m
  • E8 Michiba vs Syu Tomitoku (Crab Battle) 1993-12-05 路 30m
  • E9 Ishinabe VS Oyama Eizo (Banana Battle) 1993-12-12 路 30m
  • E10 Chicken 1993-12-19 路 30m
  • E238 Battle Kinka Pork

Season 2

  • E1 Michiba VS Shu Tomitoku (Pork Battle) 1994-01-09 路 30m
  • E2 Chen vs Wan Weiping (Squid Battle) 1994-01-16 路 30m
  • E3 Michiba VS Hoshino Jun (Egg Battle) 1994-01-23 路 30m
  • E4 Michiba VS Tanabe Toshio (Sea Bream Battle) 1994-01-30 路 30m
  • E5 Chin VS Taniguchi Kouichi (Shrimp Battle) 1994-02-06 路 30m
  • E6 Michiba VS Masaki Kazuyoshi (Anago Eel Battle) 1994-02-13 路 30m
  • E7 Chen vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Flounder Battle) 1994-02-20 路 30m
  • E8 Sakai VS Guy Shokr (Oyster Battle) 1994-02-27 路 30m
  • E9 Chen vs Kondo Shinji (Wheat Battle) 1994-03-06 路 30m
  • E10 Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Tomato Battle) 1994-03-13 路 30m
  • E11 Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Scallop Battle) 1994-03-20 路 30m
  • E12 Michiba VS Otakura Hideaki (Cheese Battle) 1994-03-27 路 30m
  • E13 Michiba VS Goto Koichiro (Rice Battle) 1994-04-08 路 30m
  • E14 Bamboo Shoots 1994-04-15 路 30m
  • E15 Lamb 1994-04-22 路 30m
  • E16 Truffle 1994-04-29 路 30m
  • E17 Cabbage 1994-05-06 路 30m
  • E18 Bonito 1994-05-13 路 30m
  • E19 Duck (Ahiru) 1994-05-20 路 30m
  • E20 Carrot 1994-05-27 路 30m
  • E21 Natto 1994-06-03 路 30m
  • E22 Sweetfish (Ayu) 1994-06-10 路 30m
  • E23 Sea Urchin 1994-06-17 路 30m
  • E24 Milk 1994-06-24 路 30m
  • E25 Eggplant 1994-07-01 路 30m
  • E26 Tuna (Maguro) 1994-07-08 路 30m
  • E27 Lobster (Homard) 1994-07-15 路 30m
  • E28 Sea Bass 1994-07-22 路 30m
  • E29 Beef 1994-07-29 路 30m
  • E30 Eel 1994-08-05 路 30m
  • E31 Pike Eel 1994-08-12 路 30m
  • E32 Potato 1994-08-19 路 30m
  • E33 Corn 1994-08-26 路 30m
  • E34 Mushroom 1994-09-02 路 30m
  • E35 Bell Pepper 1994-09-09 路 30m
  • E36 Saury 1994-09-16 路 30m
  • E37 Yam 1994-09-23 路 30m
  • E38 Prawn (Shiba) 1994-09-30 路 30m
  • E39 Matsutake Mushroom 1994-10-07 路 30m
  • E40 Shark's Fin 1994-10-14 路 30m
  • E41 Sakai VS Sekihata Katsuyuki (Bread Battle) 1994-10-21 路 30m
  • E42 Pumpkin 1994-10-28 路 30m
  • E43 Anglerfish 1994-11-04 路 30m
  • E44 Shanghai Crab 1994-11-11 路 30m
  • E45 Horse Mackerel (Aji) 1994-11-18 路 30m
  • E46 Quail 1994-11-25 路 30m
  • E47 Noodle 1994-12-02 路 30m
  • E48 Turkey 1994-12-09 路 30m
  • E49 Strawberry 1994-12-16 路 30m
  • E50 Mr. Iron Chef 1994: Preliminaries 1994-12-23 路 30m 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 路 30m The winner of the Mr. Iron Chef 1994 tournament takes on an Iron Chef.
  • E2 Mochi 1995-01-06 路 30m
  • E3 Turnip (Kabu) 1995-01-13 路 30m
  • E4 Chinese Cabbage 1995-01-20 路 30m
  • E5 Chocolate & Apple 1995-01-27 路 30m
  • E6 Soy Bean 1995-02-03 路 30m
  • E7 Matsuba Crab (Snow Crab) 1995-02-10 路 30m
  • E8 Taro 1995-03-03 路 30m
  • E9 Asparagus 1995-02-24 路 30m
  • E10 Egg 1995-03-17 路 30m
  • E11 Squid (Yariika) 1995-03-10 路 30m
  • E12 Cod 1995-03-17 路 30m
  • E13 Hong Kong Special: Pork, Spiny Lobster 1995-04-21 路 30m Two hour special featuring Michiba vs. Shu Chu in Battle Spiny Lobster and Chen vs Ron Waikei in Battle Pork
  • E14 Tofu 1995-04-07 路 30m
  • E15 Ishinabe vs Tomoyuki Sawaguchi (Flounder Battle) 1995-04-14 路 30m
  • E16 Clam (Hamaguri) 1995-04-21 路 30m
  • E17 Tilefish 1995-05-19 路 30m
  • E18 Liver 1995-05-26 路 30m
  • E19 Caviar 1995-05-12 路 30m
  • E20 Chen vs Elio Orsara (Kajiki Tuna Battle) 1995-05-19 路 30m
  • E21 Broccoli 1995-05-26 路 30m
  • E22 Onion 1995-06-02 路 30m
  • E23 Lamb 1995-06-09 路 30m
  • E24 Blue Crab (Watarigani) 1995-06-16 路 30m
  • E25 Sardine 1995-06-23 路 30m
  • E26 Ishinabe vs Yanagidate Isao (Avocado Battle) 1995-06-30 路 30m
  • E27 Sole (Shitabirame) 1995-07-28 路 30m
  • E28 Sweetfish (Ayu) 1995-07-14 路 30m
  • E29 Swallows Nest 1995-07-21 路 30m
  • E30 Eggplant 1995-07-28 路 30m
  • E31 Sea Urchin 1995-08-04 路 30m
  • E32 Umeboshi 1995-08-11 路 30m
  • E33 Tomato 1995-08-18 路 30m
  • E34 Clam (Asari) 1995-08-25 路 30m
  • E35 Salmon 1995-09-01 路 30m
  • E36 Matsutake Mushroom 1995-09-08 路 30m
  • E37 Crayfish 1995-09-15 路 30m
  • E38 Sea Cucumber 1995-10-28 路 30m
  • E39 Chin VS Hagiwara Masahiko (Freshwater Shrimp Battle) 1995-11-03 路 30m
  • E40 Rice 1995-11-10 路 30m
  • E41 Potato 1995-11-17 路 30m
  • E42 Potato Overtime (Sweet Potato) 1995-11-24 路 30m
  • E43 Scampi 1995-11-03 路 30m
  • E44 Horsehair Crab (Kegani) 1995-11-10 路 30m
  • E45 Battle Lotus Root 1995-11-17 路 30m
  • E46 Escargot 1995-11-24 路 30m
  • E47 Carp 1995-12-01 路 30m
  • E48 Octopus 1995-12-08 路 30m
  • E49 Battle Oyster 1995-12-15 路 30m
  • E50 Mr. Iron Chef 1995 Preliminary: Chicken 1995-12-22 路 30m

Season 4

  • E1 Mr. Iron Chef 1995 Final: Michiba's Retirement Special - Beef 1996-01-03 路 30m
  • E2 Michiba Spotlight 1996-01-05 路 30m
  • E3 Dried Abalone 1996-01-12 路 30m
  • E4 Curry Powder 1996-01-19 路 30m
  • E5 Scorpionfish 1996-01-26 路 30m
  • E6 Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle) 1996-02-02 路 30m
  • E7 Valentine's Special: Chocolate & Pear 1996-02-09 路 30m
  • E8 Leek 1996-02-16 路 30m
  • E9 Shiitake Mushroom 1996-02-23 路 30m
  • E10 Foie Gras 1996-03-01 路 30m
  • E11 Cod 1996-03-08 路 30m
  • E12 Scallop 1996-03-15 路 30m
  • E13 Bell Pepper 1996-03-22 路 30m
  • E14 Spinach 1996-03-29 路 30m
  • E15 France Special: Lobster 1996-04-05 路 30m
  • E16 France Special: Lobster (Homard) 1996-04-12 路 30m
  • E17 Egg 1996-04-19 路 30m
  • E18 Lettuce 1996-04-26 路 30m
  • E19 Cod Roe 1996-05-03 路 30m
  • E20 Pineapple 1996-05-10 路 30m
  • E21 Abalone 1996-05-17 路 30m
  • E22 Udon 1996-05-24 路 30m
  • E23 Cuttlefish Squid (Aoriika) 1996-05-31 路 30m
  • E24 Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle) 1996-06-07 路 30m 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 challenger from Hokkaido to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He opened his award winning restaurant at the age of 27. Judges: Takenori Emoto, Hisako Manda, Yukio Hatoyama, Asako Kishi
  • E25 Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle) 1996-06-14 路 30m
  • E26 Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle) 1996-06-21 路 30m
  • E27 Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle) 1996-06-28 路 30m
  • E28 Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle) 1996-07-05 路 30m
  • E29 Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle) 1996-07-12 路 30m
  • E30 Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle) 1996-07-19 路 30m
  • E31 Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle) 1996-07-26 路 30m
  • E32 Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle) 1996-08-02 路 30m
  • E33 Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle) 1996-08-09 路 30m
  • E34 Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle) 1996-08-16 路 30m
  • E35 Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle) 1996-08-23 路 30m 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 路 30m 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 Kishi
  • E37 Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle) 1996-09-06 路 30m
  • E38 Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle) 1996-09-13 路 30m
  • E39 Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle) 1996-09-20 路 30m
  • E40 Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle) 1996-10-04 路 30m 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 路 30m Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
  • E42 Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle) 1996-10-18 路 30m
  • E43 Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle) 1996-10-25 路 30m
  • E44 Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle) 1996-11-01 路 30m
  • E45 Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle) 1996-11-08 路 30m
  • E46 Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle) 1996-11-15 路 30m 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 to young Wayne about the culture of Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Mayuko Takata, Tekenori Emoto, Yukio Hattori
  • E47 Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle) 1996-11-22 路 30m 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 stature. He is known as Ushiwakamaru. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Nagisa Katahira, Tenmai Kanoh, Asako Kishi
  • E48 Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle) 1996-11-29 路 30m 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 with the direction of French cuisine in Japan, so he opened his own restaurant. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Megumi Ooishi, Takao Horiuchi, Asako Kishi
  • E49 Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle) 1996-12-06 路 30m
  • E50 Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle) 1996-12-13 路 30m
  • E51 Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle) 1996-12-20 路 30m
  • E52 Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle) 1996-12-31 路 30m New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)

Season 5

  • E1 Sakai vs Kasahara Hiroshi (Rice Cake Battle) 1997-01-10 路 30m
  • E2 Chen vs Michifude Hiroshi (Dried Scallop Battle) 1997-01-17 路 30m 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 years by the time they taped this, and the chairman, while disappointed that the chef of Kochouran permanently quit the business when his restaurant was destroyed, was pleased to find the chef's son as the head chef of Canton Shuka "Ten" in Kobe. Kaga's theme announcement expressed confidence that Kobe was indeed building its "pillars" or foundations firmly after the disaster. The word for "pillar" in Japanese is "hashira". This immediately brings to mind "kai-bashira" (shell-pillars, a common idiom for the adductor muscle of bivalves). But not just any kaibashira - no, they had to be the most prized "kaibashira" in Chinese cuisine - dried scallops, also known as ganbei or conpoy. Judges: Eimoto Takinori (Baseball?), Megumi Oishi (Newscaster), Zaitsu Ichiro (Actor?), Asako Kishi (Critic)
  • E3 Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Rabbit Battle) 1997-01-24 路 30m 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 aired in Japan, Chef Kennedy died after a fall in his restaurant.
  • E4 Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Pigeon Battle) Overtime 1997-01-31 路 30m 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 this 30-minute overtime cook-off.
  • E5 Nakamura vs Morieda Hiroyoshi (Crab Battle) 1997-02-07 路 30m
  • E6 Chen vs Kou Houkou (Rice Battle) 1997-02-14 路 30m 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 路 30m 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 chefs in Japan is ready to take over. Can Sakai fight back the challenge?
  • E8 Nakamura vs Yamazaki Tateo (Nattou Battle) 1997-02-28 路 30m
  • E9 Sakai vs Jyo Etsuo (Wine Battle) 1997-03-07 路 30m
  • E10 Chen vs Wakiya Yuji (Papaya Battle) 1997-03-14 路 30m
  • E11 Nakamura vs Mera Takashi (Seaweed Battle) 1997-03-21 路 30m
  • E12 Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Honey Battle) 1997-03-28 路 30m
  • E13 Nakamura vs You Koukan (Hanami Festival) 1997-04-11 路 30m 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 restaurant with a long history. The tasting area is set up outside under the Sakura. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Asano Yuko, Eiji Bando, Masumi Okada, Asako Kishi
  • E14 Sakai vs Okumura Shinzou (Bamboo Shoot Battle) 1997-04-18 路 30m
  • E15 Chen vs Ootsuki Chihiro (Tomato Battle) 1997-04-25 路 30m 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), Tsurutato Kataoka (Actor), Asako Kishi (Critic)
  • E16 Sakai vs Sasaki Kiyoyasu (Perch Battle) 1997-05-02 路 30m 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), Sayuri Ishikawa (Actress), Sanshi Katsura (??), Asako Kishi (Critic)
  • E17 Nakamura vs Azumaya Norio (Pork Battle) 1997-05-09 路 30m 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 路 30m 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 age 19. At age 31, she opened her own restaurant. She wants the world to know that Australian cooking is more than just prawns on the barbecue and beer in the hand. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Chizuru Azuma, Masaki Kanda, Asako Kishi
  • E19 Chen vs Takagi Masao (Duck's Egg Battle) 1997-05-23 路 30m 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 style cooking. He challenger began his training at the age of 15. He feels he is the best Japanese Shanghai style chef. What better ingredient for competing styles of Chinese cuisine than the Chinese delicacy Pitan (thousand-year egg)? Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Lisa Junna, Chai Ran, Joji Yamamoto
  • E20 Sakai vs Germano Orsara (Ham Battle) 1997-05-30 路 30m 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 (Actress), Tatsuo Umemiya (Actor), Asako Kishi (Critic)
  • E21 Nakamura vs Sakane Hisahito (Sea Eel Battle) 1997-06-06 路 30m 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, Tsurutaro Kataoka, Asako Kishi
  • E22 Kobe vs Hagiwara Masahiko (Pasta Battle) 1997-06-13 路 30m 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 路 30m 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. Judges: Shinichiro Kuriimoto, Akiko Yano, Kunihiko Mitamura, Asako Kishi
  • E24 Chen vs Syu Kenchu (Akahata - Grouper Battle) 1997-06-27 路 30m 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 路 30m 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 路 30m 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 in Japan. Judges: Takenori Emoto, Megumi Oishi, Yasosuke Bando, Asako Kishi
  • E27 Chen vs Matsuno Yoshikazu (Mantis Shrimp - Shako Battle) 1997-07-18 路 30m 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 artisan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
  • E28 Kobe vs Stephan Tabacchi (Cabbage Battle) 1997-07-25 路 30m 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 to win as an Iron Chef. The challenger has cooked for many famous celebrities. He began cooking at age 13. He headed the kitchen at a hotel restaurant in Italy before leaving to head a restaurant in Japan. He arrived in Japan just two months before this battle. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Hitomi Takahashi (Actress), Sunplaza Nakano (Musician), Asako Kishi (Critic)
  • E29 Sakai vs Toyoshima Seiji (Milk Battle) 1997-08-01 路 30m 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 been three years since Club Mistral sent their first challenger to Kitchen Stadium. We will have the theme ingredient again that was used by the chairman Miyamoto. Milk is the theme and the Chairman arranges for two cows to be brought into Kitchen Stadium so the chefs can have the freshest possible theme ingredient. Judges: Takenori Emoto, Naomi Kawashima, Takao Horiuchi, Asako Kishi
  • E30 Nakamura Chin vs Sakai Kobe (Watermelon Battle) 1997-08-08 路 30m 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 Kobe). Kaga asks, What theme do I choose for a dream tag match? That summer fruit. Watermelon. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Keiko Saito, Tatuo Meidaka, Asako Kishi
  • E31 Chen vs Souseiko Kawaguchi (Eggplant Battle) 1997-08-15 路 30m 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 of the challenger from Season 2, Sakai vs. Sotetsu Fujii in the Yam Battle Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Harumi Inoue, Kotaro Satomi, Asako Kishi
  • E32 Sakai vs Androsoni Pietro (Melon Battle) 1997-08-22 路 30m
  • E33 Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Potato Battle) 1997-08-29 路 30m 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 路 30m 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 Chairman. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Hiroko Moriguchi, Gitan Ootsuru, Yoshiko Ishii
  • E35 Sakai vs Nakajima Toshiyuki (Cow's Cheek Battle) 1997-09-12 路 30m 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 France. It鈥檚 a French on French battle as Toshiyuki Nakajima takes on Iron Chef Sakai in Battle Beef Cheek. To add to the tension, apparently Sakai鈥檚 restaurant is not far from the challenger鈥檚.
  • E36 Chen vs Igarashi Miyuki (Cucumber Battle) 1997-09-26 路 30m 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 she began helping her father in the kitchen that she eventually took over. She feels that a chef鈥檚 job is more important than that of a doctor. Once again, Chen is called upon to take on a female challenger.
  • E37 Kobe vs Imai Fujio (Matsutake Battle) 1997-10-03 路 30m The challenger鈥檚 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 24. The Chairman spent 1 million yen on the theme ingredient for these young chefs. (That鈥檚 a little over $12,000 now, about $8,200 back then.)
  • E38 1997 World Cup 1997-10-10 路 30m 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 路 30m Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Yoshizumi Ishihara, Keiko Saito, Asako Kishi
  • E40 Sakai vs Goto Masashi (Prawn Battle) 1997-10-24 路 30m
  • E41 Kobe vs Seki Yuji (Chestnut Battle) 1997-10-31 路 30m 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 路 30m
  • E43 Chen vs Matsushima Toru (Crab Battle) 1997-11-21 路 30m
  • E44 Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Milt Battle) 1997-11-28 路 30m
  • E45 Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Shrimp Battle) Over Time 1997-12-05 路 30m
  • E46 Nakamura vs Moris Guilett (Scallop Battle) 1997-12-12 路 30m
  • E47 Kobe vs Takagi Yasumasa (Strawberry Battle) 1997-12-19 路 30m
  • E48 Nakamura vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Bony Parts Battle) 1997-12-26 路 30m

Season 6

  • E1 Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Salmon Battle) 1998-01-09 路 30m
  • E2 Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer Battle) 1998-01-16 路 30m
  • E3 Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Crab Battle) 1998-01-23 路 30m
  • E4 Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger Battle) 1998-01-30 路 30m
  • E5 Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish Battle) 1998-02-06 路 30m
  • E6 Nakamura Retirement Special 1998-02-13 路 30m Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
  • E7 Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II 1998-02-20 路 30m Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
  • E8 Japanese Girl's Day Festival 1998-02-27 路 30m
  • E9 Broccoli 1998-03-06 路 30m
  • E10 Rice 1998-03-13 路 30m
  • E11 Guinea Fowl 1998-04-04 路 30m
  • E12 Spanish Mackerel 1998-04-10 路 30m
  • E13 Pen Shell 1998-04-17 路 30m
  • E14 Bamboo Shoot 1998-04-24 路 30m
  • E15 Mango 1998-05-01 路 30m
  • E16 Asparagus 1998-05-08 路 30m
  • E17 Pork Belly 1998-05-15 路 30m
  • E18 Pork Belly Overtime (Konnyaku) 1998-05-22 路 30m
  • E19 Mishima Beef 1998-05-29 路 30m
  • E20 Sweetfish (Ayu) 1998-06-05 路 30m
  • E21 New Potato 1998-06-12 路 30m
  • E22 Eggplant (Kamo) 1998-06-19 路 30m
  • E23 Tofu 1998-06-26 路 30m
  • E24 Jinhua Pork 1998-07-03 路 30m
  • E25 Yogurt 1998-07-10 路 30m
  • E26 Abalone 1998-07-17 路 30m
  • E27 Blue Crab (Watarigani) 1997-07-24 路 30m
  • E28 Giant Eel 1998-07-31 路 30m
  • E29 Peach 1998-08-07 路 30m
  • E30 Carp 1998-08-14 路 30m
  • E31 2000th Plate Special: Spare Rib, Snapping Turtle, Banana 1998-08-21 路 30m
  • E32 Squid (Surumeika) 1998-08-28 路 30m
  • E33 Sardine Rematch 1998-09-04 路 30m
  • E34 Unisex Salmon (Keiji) 1998-09-11 路 30m
  • E35 Fatty Tuna (Chutoro) 1998-09-18 路 30m
  • E36 Lobster 1998-09-25 路 30m
  • E37 Milk Fed Veal 1998-10-02 路 30m
  • E38 Natto 1998-10-09 路 30m
  • E39 Pumpkin 1998-10-16 路 30m
  • E40 Saury 1998-10-23 路 30m
  • E41 Shanghai Cabbage (Bok Choy) 1998-10-30 路 30m
  • E42 Maitake Mushroom 1998-11-06 路 30m
  • E43 Porcini 1998-11-13 路 30m
  • E44 Duck (Kamo) 1998-11-20 路 30m
  • E45 Octopus 1998-11-27 路 30m
  • E46 Shark Fin 1998-12-04 路 30m
  • E47 Turkey 1998-12-11 路 30m

Season 7

  • E1 Spiny Lobster 1999-01-08 路 30m
  • E2 Cod Roe 1999-01-15 路 30m
  • E3 Bell Pepper 1999-01-22 路 30m
  • E4 Yellowtail 1999-01-29 路 30m
  • E5 King Crab (Tarabagani) 1999-02-05 路 30m
  • E6 Banana 1999-02-12 路 30m
  • E7 Asura Oyster 1999-02-19 路 30m
  • E8 Sturgeon 1999-02-26 路 30m
  • E9 Morimoto Retrospective Part I 1999-03-05 路 30m The first hour of the Morimoto Retrospective: Michiba & Morimoto tour New York City
  • E10 Morimoto Retrospective Part II: Morimoto vs Nakamura Komei (Egg Battle) 1999-03-12 路 30m The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective.
  • E11 Angler 1999-03-19 路 30m
  • E12 Chinese Cabbage 1999-03-26 路 30m
  • E13 Udon 1999-04-02 路 30m
  • E14 Tomato 1999-04-09 路 30m
  • E15 Cod Roe 1999-04-16 路 30m
  • E16 Cod Roe Overtime 1999-04-23 路 30m
  • E17 Green Onion 1999-04-30 路 30m
  • E18 Bean Sprout 1999-05-07 路 30m
  • E19 Lamb 1999-05-14 路 30m
  • E20 Suckling Pig 1999-05-21 路 30m
  • E21 Indonesian Expedition Part I 1999-05-28 路 30m Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia
  • E22 Indonesian Expedition Part II 1999-06-04 路 30m Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia
  • E23 Sushi 1999-06-11 路 30m
  • E24 Black Pig 1999-06-18 路 30m
  • E25 Potato 1999-06-25 路 30m
  • E26 Sea Urchin Roe 1999-07-02 路 30m
  • E27 Pike Eel 1999-07-09 路 30m
  • E28 Jumbo Mushroom 1999-07-16 路 30m
  • E29 Foie Gras 1999-07-23 路 30m
  • E30 Foie Gras (Overtime) 1999-07-30 路 30m
  • E31 Asparagus 1999-08-06 路 30m
  • E32 Conger Eel 1999-08-13 路 30m
  • E33 Cuttlefish Squid (Aoriika) 1999-08-20 路 30m
  • E34 Stingray 1999-08-27 路 30m
  • E35 Sea Bass 1999-09-03 路 30m
  • E36 King of Iron Chefs Round 1: Tokyo X Pork 1999-09-10 路 30m
  • E37 King of Iron Chefs Round 2: Bell Pepper 1999-09-17 路 30m
  • E38 King of Iron Chefs Final Round: Lobster (Homard) 1999-09-24 路 30m
  • E39 The Final Kitchen Stadium Battle: Longgang Chicken 1999-10-01 路 30m
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