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