Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)

S04 E01 • Wednesday, Jan 3, 1996 • Jan 3 • 30m

1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)

Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)

S04 E02 • Friday, Jan 5, 1996 • Jan 5 • 30m

1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)

Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)

S04 E03 • Friday, Jan 12, 1996 • Jan 12 • 30m

Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)

S04 E04 • Friday, Jan 19, 1996 • Jan 19 • 30m

Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)

S04 E05 • Friday, Jan 26, 1996 • Jan 26 • 30m

Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)

S04 E06 • Friday, Feb 2, 1996 • Feb 2 • 30m

Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)

S04 E07 • Friday, Feb 9, 1996 • Feb 9 • 30m

St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle

Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)

S04 E08 • Friday, Feb 16, 1996 • Feb 16 • 30m

As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.

Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)

S04 E09 • Friday, Feb 23, 1996 • Feb 23 • 30m

Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)

S04 E10 • Friday, Mar 1, 1996 • Mar 1 • 30m

In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.

Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)

S04 E11 • Friday, Mar 8, 1996 • Mar 8 • 30m

Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)

S04 E12 • Friday, Mar 15, 1996 • Mar 15 • 30m

Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)

S04 E13 • Friday, Mar 22, 1996 • Mar 22 • 30m

Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.

Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)

S04 E14 • Friday, Mar 29, 1996 • Mar 29 • 30m

Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?

France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)

S04 E15 • Friday, Apr 5, 1996 • Apr 5 • 30m

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

France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)

S04 E16 • Friday, Apr 12, 1996 • Apr 12 • 30m

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

Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)

S04 E17 • Friday, Apr 19, 1996 • Apr 19 • 30m

Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)

S04 E18 • Friday, Apr 26, 1996 • Apr 26 • 30m

The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.

Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)

S04 E19 • Friday, May 3, 1996 • May 3 • 30m

Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)

S04 E20 • Friday, May 10, 1996 • May 10 • 30m

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?

Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)

S04 E21 • Friday, May 17, 1996 • May 17 • 30m

Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)

S04 E22 • Friday, May 24, 1996 • May 24 • 30m

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.

Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)

S04 E23 • Friday, May 31, 1996 • May 31 • 30m

Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)

S04 E24 • Friday, Jun 7, 1996 • Jun 7 • 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

Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)

S04 E25 • Friday, Jun 14, 1996 • Jun 14 • 30m

Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)

S04 E26 • Friday, Jun 21, 1996 • Jun 21 • 30m

Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)

S04 E27 • Friday, Jun 28, 1996 • Jun 28 • 30m

Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)

S04 E28 • Friday, Jul 5, 1996 • Jul 5 • 30m

Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)

S04 E29 • Friday, Jul 12, 1996 • Jul 12 • 30m

Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)

S04 E30 • Friday, Jul 19, 1996 • Jul 19 • 30m

Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)

S04 E31 • Friday, Jul 26, 1996 • Jul 26 • 30m

Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)

S04 E32 • Friday, Aug 2, 1996 • Aug 2 • 30m

Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)

S04 E33 • Friday, Aug 9, 1996 • Aug 9 • 30m

Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)

S04 E34 • Friday, Aug 16, 1996 • Aug 16 • 30m

Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)

S04 E35 • Friday, Aug 23, 1996 • Aug 23 • 30m

The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi

Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)

S04 E36 • Friday, Aug 30, 1996 • Aug 30 • 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

Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)

S04 E37 • Friday, Sep 6, 1996 • Sep 6 • 30m

Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)

S04 E38 • Friday, Sep 13, 1996 • Sep 13 • 30m

Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)

S04 E39 • Friday, Sep 20, 1996 • Sep 20 • 30m

Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)

S04 E40 • Friday, Oct 4, 1996 • Oct 4 • 30m

The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi

Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)

S04 E41 • Friday, Oct 11, 1996 • Oct 11 • 30m

Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.

Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)

S04 E42 • Friday, Oct 18, 1996 • Oct 18 • 30m

Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)

S04 E43 • Friday, Oct 25, 1996 • Oct 25 • 30m

Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)

S04 E44 • Friday, Nov 1, 1996 • Nov 1 • 30m

Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

S04 E45 • Friday, Nov 8, 1996 • Nov 8 • 30m

Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)

S04 E46 • Friday, Nov 15, 1996 • Nov 15 • 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

Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)

S04 E47 • Friday, Nov 22, 1996 • Nov 22 • 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

Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)

S04 E48 • Friday, Nov 29, 1996 • Nov 29 • 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

Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)

S04 E49 • Friday, Dec 6, 1996 • Dec 6 • 30m

Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)

S04 E50 • Friday, Dec 13, 1996 • Dec 13 • 30m