Iron Chef
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1993
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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 40 : King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 3
October. 08,1999
Alain Passard vs. Sakai, the winner of the King of the Iron Chef Tournament. The theme is Longgang Chicken.
The challenger for this final Kitchen Stadium battle has been here before. He competed against Iron Chef Komei Nakamura in the 1997 Iron Chef World Cup. That battle ended in a tie. Chairman Kaga has invited him back to take care of this unfinished business. This chef is called the best in the world by some. He is a three star chef from France. He began cooking at 8 years old. This will a very tough challenge for the Iron Chef.
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Episode 39 : King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2
October. 01,1999
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Episode 38 : King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 1
September. 24,1999
Chen versus Sakai in what is supposed to be the grand finale of the tournament. Both Iron Chefs go all out with dishes like a classic lobster bisque and a cutting edge egg mousse and gratin au chili lobster.
As the tournament nears its end, Sakai has been crowned King of Iron Chefs. Or has he? The chairman has another battle up his sleeve.
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Episode 37 : King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round Two (Bell Pepper Battle)
September. 17,1999
Steamed Bell Pepper custard and Bell Pepper Royale with Pike Eel feature in this match between Morimoto and Sakai.
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Episode 36 : King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round One (Tokyo X Battle)
September. 10,1999
Two Iron Chefs will enter kitchen stadium, but only one can advance. Chen versus Kobe in a pork battle for the ages.
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Episode 35 : Morimoto vs Shigematsu Ryozo (Sea Bass Battle)
September. 03,1999
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Episode 34 : Sakai vs Yoshihide Koga (Stingray Battle)
August. 27,1999
The sea ray rules the ocean, who will rule the kitchen?
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Episode 33 : Morimoto vs Watanabe Akira (Cuttlefish Battle)
August. 20,1999
Battle cuttlefish becomes a test of the chefs' seafood knowledge.
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Episode 32 : Kobe vs Sakai Hiroki (Conger Eel Battle)
August. 13,1999
The challenger is an Italian chef who has impressed some of the biggest names in Kubuki-za theater. Will he impress the judges in Kitchen Stadium?
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Episode 31 : Chen vs. Dominique Corby Overtime (Asparagus Battle)
August. 06,1999
When the 300th challenger entered kitchen stadium, everyone expected an epic battle. This tie breaker is part two of the massive battle.
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Episode 30 : Chen vs Dominique Corby (Foie Gras Battle)
July. 30,1999
In this special episode, the 300th competitor enters kitchen stadium. The chairman has Chen face a French challenger with an ingredient that does not lend itself to his cooking style.
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Episode 29 : Kobe vs. Shoji Yamaoka (Jumbo Mushroom Battle)
July. 23,1999
The two chefs battle it out over jumbo mushrooms. The challenger is a mushroom expert, so Kobe has his work cut out for him.
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Episode 28 : Morimoto vs Tanigawa Yoshimi (Pike Eel Battle)
July. 16,1999
Kyoto's Gion festival inspires the Chairman to find a Kyoto cuisine expert. The combatants must create dishes focused on the flavor of the pike conger.
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Episode 27 : Chen vs Tateno Yuji (Sea Urchin Roe Battle)
July. 09,1999
Michiba returns to Kitchen Stadium, this time with his assistant as the competitor he's sponsoring. Yuji Tateno enters Kitchen Stadium prepared to battle an Iron Chef and to change the minds of the world-famous Zagats, culinary experts. What dish will exemplify sea urchin the best?
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Episode 26 : Morimoto vs Michael Noble (Potato Battle)
July. 02,1999
A Canadian superchef was inspired by an episode he watched. He brings his fine French cuisine to battle Morimoto.
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Episode 25 : Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pig Battle)
June. 25,1999
As Sakai battles thoughts of retirement, the rare ingredient is an equalizer between two powerful chefs who were friends in middle school.
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Episode 24 : Morimoto vs Nakazawa Keiji (Sushi Battle)
June. 18,1999
The secret ingredient isn't an ingredient at all, but actually a style. The chairman, however, gives the chefs five themes to focus their sushi: tuna, kohada, anago, eggs, and kanpyo.
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Episode 23 : Kobe vs Makoto Osada (Giant Lobster Battle)
June. 11,1999
Osada is the head chef of Nangoku-shuka, the Chinese restaurant that brought shark fin soup to Japan. The Prince of Pasta shows up to battle the newest challenger in this Chinese versus Italian battle.
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Episode 22 : Indonesian Expedition Part II
June. 04,1999
Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia
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Episode 21 : Indonesian Expedition Part I
May. 28,1999
Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia
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Episode 20 : Chen vs Spano Stelvio (Piglet Battle)
May. 21,1999
The Iron Chefs have been on a losing streak. The Chairman brings in an up and coming chef who could prove to be very dangerous indeed.
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Episode 19 : Sakai vs Michel Husser (Lamb Battle)
May. 14,1999
The Iron Chef must face an authentic French chef who is endorsed by some of the top culinary experts of the day. The battle mimics the Sopexa, the most famous French culinary battle in Japan.
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Episode 18 : Chen vs Okubo Takeshi (Bean Sprout Battle)
May. 07,1999
The Kihachi sends its third challenger into Kitchen Stadium. So far the Iron Chefs have been successful against these well trained chefs. Can Chen continue the winning streak against Takeshi Okubo?
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Episode 17 : Morimoto vs. Yamashita Yusuke Overtime (Scallions Battle)
April. 30,1999
The Cod Roe battle ended in a tie, leading the chefs to battle with green onions (scallions).
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Episode 16 : Morimoto vs. Yusuke Yamashita (Cod Roe Battle)
April. 23,1999
Morimoto faces the newest challenger from the Ohta faction, who want to prove that the Iron Chef and his innovative cooking methods are too bizarre. The challenger relies on saki to add traditional flavors.
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Episode 15 : Kobe vs. Franco Canzoniere (Tomato Battle)
April. 16,1999
A master of Roman cuisine devotes himself to proving that his Italian cuisine is better than the Iron Chef's.
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Episode 14 : Sakai vs. Tohru Komori (Udon Battle)
April. 09,1999
While Japanese cuisine tends to tradition-bound. This challenger refuses to be bound by old rules. He respects the basics, but is always looking for new ways to expand. He entered cooking at the age of 18. He joined a group with a 178-year tradition in Edo-style cooking.
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Episode 13 : Chen vs Cui Yufen (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
April. 02,1999
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Episode 12 : Morimoto vs Masahara Seiya (Anglerfish Battle)
March. 26,1999
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Episode 11 : Sakai vs Koji Hosogai (Oxtail Battle)
March. 19,1999
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Episode 10 : Morimoto Retrospective Part II: Morimoto vs Nakamura Komei (Egg Battle)
March. 12,1999
The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective.
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Episode 9 : Morimoto Retrospective Part I
March. 05,1999
The first hour of the Morimoto Retrospective: Michiba & Morimoto tour New York City
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Episode 8 : Chen vs Asao Ryozo (Sturgeon Battle)
February. 26,1999
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Episode 7 : Sakai vs Senba Toshiya (Oyster Battle)
February. 19,1999
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Episode 6 : Kobe vs Tsujiguchi Hironobu (Banana Battle)
February. 12,1999
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Episode 5 : Morimoto vs Tetsuji Iio (King Crab Battle)
February. 05,1999
The Royal Park Hotel's Grand Chef Mitsuo Shimamura's last two proteges defeated the Iron Chefs. Iio is Shimamura's right hand man, and his strongest yet to enter Kitchen Stadium.
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Episode 4 : Morimoto vs. Hiroyuki Hakogi (Yellowtail Battle)
January. 29,1999
Toshiro Kandagawa is not happy with the results from the Ohta Faction challengers so far. Two have tried to defeat Morimoto, and two have failed. Ohta responds by choosing a challenger that is skilled at using salt. This challenger first met Ohta when he was only 15. Eight years later, he was one of Ohta's favorite cooks. He feels that salt is essential for drawing out the natural flavors of the ingredients. Will the third time be the charm for the Ohta Faction.
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Episode 3 : Kobe vs. Costantino Gemmoli (Bell Pepper Battle)
January. 22,1999
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Episode 2 : Sakai vs Koei Kamimura (Codfish Battle)
January. 15,1999
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Episode 1 : Chen vs Xie Huaxian (Lobster Battle)
January. 08,1999
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