Iron Chef
TV-G
8.6
1993
Reality
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.
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Episode 52 : Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)
December. 31,1996
New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)
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Episode 51 : Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)
December. 20,1996
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Episode 50 : Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)
December. 13,1996
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Episode 49 : Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)
December. 06,1996
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Episode 48 : Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)
November. 29,1996
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
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Episode 47 : Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)
November. 22,1996
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
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Episode 46 : Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)
November. 15,1996
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
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Episode 45 : Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
November. 08,1996
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Episode 44 : Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)
November. 01,1996
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Episode 43 : Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)
October. 25,1996
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Episode 42 : Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)
October. 18,1996
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Episode 41 : Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)
October. 11,1996
Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
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Episode 40 : Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)
October. 04,1996
The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
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Episode 39 : Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)
September. 20,1996
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Episode 38 : Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)
September. 13,1996
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Episode 37 : Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)
September. 06,1996
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Episode 36 : Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)
August. 30,1996
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
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Episode 35 : Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)
August. 23,1996
The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
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Episode 34 : Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)
August. 16,1996
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Episode 33 : Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)
August. 09,1996
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Episode 32 : Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)
August. 02,1996
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Episode 31 : Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)
July. 26,1996
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Episode 30 : Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)
July. 19,1996
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Episode 29 : Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)
July. 12,1996
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Episode 28 : Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)
July. 05,1996
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Episode 27 : Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)
June. 28,1996
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Episode 26 : Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)
June. 21,1996
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Episode 25 : Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)
June. 14,1996
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Episode 24 : Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)
June. 07,1996
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
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Episode 23 : Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)
May. 31,1996
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Episode 22 : Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)
May. 24,1996
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.
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Episode 21 : Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)
May. 17,1996
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Episode 20 : Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)
May. 10,1996
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?
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Episode 19 : Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)
May. 03,1996
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Episode 18 : Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)
April. 26,1996
The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.
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Episode 17 : Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)
April. 19,1996
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Episode 16 : France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)
April. 12,1996
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 honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy
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Episode 15 : France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)
April. 05,1996
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 honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy
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Episode 14 : Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)
March. 29,1996
Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?
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Episode 13 : Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)
March. 22,1996
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
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Episode 12 : Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)
March. 15,1996
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Episode 11 : Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)
March. 08,1996
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Episode 10 : Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)
March. 01,1996
In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.
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Episode 9 : Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)
February. 23,1996
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Episode 8 : Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)
February. 16,1996
As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.
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Episode 7 : Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)
February. 09,1996
St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle
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Episode 6 : Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)
February. 02,1996
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Episode 5 : Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)
January. 26,1996
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Episode 4 : Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)
January. 19,1996
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Episode 3 : Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)
January. 12,1996
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Episode 2 : Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)
January. 05,1996
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)
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Episode 1 : Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)
January. 03,1996
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)
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