Season 4 (1996)

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Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)
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January 3, 1996 • 30m

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

Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)
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January 5, 1996 • 30m

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

Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)
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January 12, 1996 • 30m

Episode 3 of Season 4 premiered on January 12, 1996

Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)
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January 19, 1996 • 30m

Episode 4 of Season 4 premiered on January 19, 1996

Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)
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January 26, 1996 • 30m

Episode 5 of Season 4 premiered on January 26, 1996

Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)
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February 2, 1996 • 30m

Episode 6 of Season 4 premiered on February 2, 1996

Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)
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February 9, 1996 • 30m

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

Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)
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February 16, 1996 • 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)
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February 23, 1996 • 30m

Episode 9 of Season 4 premiered on February 23, 1996

Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)
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March 1, 1996 • 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)
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March 8, 1996 • 30m

Episode 11 of Season 4 premiered on March 8, 1996

Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)
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March 15, 1996 • 30m

Episode 12 of Season 4 premiered on March 15, 1996

Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)
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March 22, 1996 • 30m

Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.

Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)
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March 29, 1996 • 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)
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April 5, 1996 • 30m

Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef ...Read more

France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)
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April 12, 1996 • 30m

Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef ...Read more

Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)
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April 19, 1996 • 30m

Episode 17 of Season 4 premiered on April 19, 1996

Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)
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April 26, 1996 • 30m

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

Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)
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May 3, 1996 • 30m

Episode 19 of Season 4 premiered on May 3, 1996

Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)
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May 10, 1996 • 30m

Morikawa's restaurant, Cay, is said to have pioneered Thai food in Japan. His patrons include Stephen Hawking and Yoko Ono. Can Ch...Read more

Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)
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May 17, 1996 • 30m

Episode 21 of Season 4 premiered on May 17, 1996

Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)
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May 24, 1996 • 30m

The challenger is the chief instructor of culinary skills at Hattori Nutrition College and was recommended by Dr. Hattori to be th...Read more

Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)
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May 31, 1996 • 30m

Episode 23 of Season 4 premiered on May 31, 1996

Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)
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June 7, 1996 • 30m

The challenger is one of the three best chefs in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. His restaurant has won numerous award...Read more

Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)
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June 14, 1996 • 30m

Episode 25 of Season 4 premiered on June 14, 1996

Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)
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June 21, 1996 • 30m

Episode 26 of Season 4 premiered on June 21, 1996

Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)
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June 28, 1996 • 30m

Episode 27 of Season 4 premiered on June 28, 1996

Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)
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July 5, 1996 • 30m

Episode 28 of Season 4 premiered on July 5, 1996

Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)
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July 12, 1996 • 30m

Episode 29 of Season 4 premiered on July 12, 1996

Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)
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July 19, 1996 • 30m

Episode 30 of Season 4 premiered on July 19, 1996

Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)
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July 26, 1996 • 30m

Episode 31 of Season 4 premiered on July 26, 1996

Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)
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August 2, 1996 • 30m

Episode 32 of Season 4 premiered on August 2, 1996

Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)
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August 9, 1996 • 30m

Episode 33 of Season 4 premiered on August 9, 1996

Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)
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August 16, 1996 • 30m

Episode 34 of Season 4 premiered on August 16, 1996

Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)
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August 23, 1996 • 30m

The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma...Read more

Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)
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August 30, 1996 • 30m

The challenger is a famous comedian in Japan. He is also known to be one of the most skilled chefs among entertainers. Judges: Ta...Read more

Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)
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September 6, 1996 • 30m

Episode 37 of Season 4 premiered on September 6, 1996

Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)
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September 13, 1996 • 30m

Episode 38 of Season 4 premiered on September 13, 1996

Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)
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September 20, 1996 • 30m

Episode 39 of Season 4 premiered on September 20, 1996

Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)
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October 4, 1996 • 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)
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October 11, 1996 • 30m

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

Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)
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October 18, 1996 • 30m

Episode 42 of Season 4 premiered on October 18, 1996

Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)
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October 25, 1996 • 30m

Episode 43 of Season 4 premiered on October 25, 1996

Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)
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November 1, 1996 • 30m

Episode 44 of Season 4 premiered on November 1, 1996

Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
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November 8, 1996 • 30m

Episode 45 of Season 4 premiered on November 8, 1996

Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)
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November 15, 1996 • 30m

The challenger is the head of a very successful restaurant in New York. The New York Times gave his restaurant 3 stars. His grandf...Read more

Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)
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November 22, 1996 • 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...Read more

Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)
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November 29, 1996 • 30m

The challenger is the owner/chef at a restaurant known as a favorite of Japanese author Shusaku Endo. He trained in France for fiv...Read more

Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)
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December 6, 1996 • 30m

Episode 49 of Season 4 premiered on December 6, 1996

Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)
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December 13, 1996 • 30m

Episode 50 of Season 4 premiered on December 13, 1996

Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)
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December 20, 1996 • 30m

Episode 51 of Season 4 premiered on December 20, 1996

Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)
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December 31, 1996 • 30m

New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)