Episodes 49

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Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Salmon Battle)

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January 9, 199830m

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Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer Battle)

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January 16, 199830m

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Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Crab Battle)

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January 23, 199830m

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Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger Battle)

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January 30, 199830m

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Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish Battle)

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February 6, 199830m

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Nakamura Retirement Special

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February 13, 199830m

Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.

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Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.

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Morimoto’s debut as an Iron Chef brings a difficult challenger—Yukio Hirayama.

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Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)

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March 13, 199830m

Pinchiorri, the perfectionist, was a female chef in the 70's who combined French and Italian cooking techniques. Iron Chef Kobe was her apprentice. Angelo Paracucchi was also working to revolutionize Italian cooking. His star pupil, Mario Frittoli, is a master chef and today's challenger.

These 2 students of Italian masters will face off in battle broccoli.

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The challenger is a master at using oils in his Chinese cooking. This is Morimoto's second battle. Can the secrets of Chinese cuisine beat the innovations of Iron Chef Japanese?

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Tomoji Ichikawa is a French superchef in Japan. He has traveled and trained extensively in France under Pierre Troisgros. Iron Chef French will have his hands full in this battle, specially designed around Wedgewood china.

Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr House Member), Kuniko Asagi (Actress), Masumi Okada (Actor), Kazuko Hosoki

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The challenger is a Master Chef hailing from Kyoto. He, like most Iron Chefs, combines traditional knowledge with cutting edge technique and flavors to create exquisite dishes. He has the support of former Iron Chef Michiba and Dr. Yatori. Can the Iron Chef win this battle?

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The challenger is a seafood expert: he chooses and cooks gifts from the sea masterfully He has apprenticed in the top kitchens of Japan. Which competitor will find the soul of the sea?

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The challenger is a stubborn chef descended from a long line of Tokyo dwellers. Restaurants run in his family. Iron Chef Japanese will have his hand's full facing such a strong tradition. It's traditional Japanese versus neo-Japanese cooking.

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The challenger is one of the few Mexican food specialists in Tokyo. He opened the first restaurant dedicated to Latin cuisine. He specializes in authentic Mexican food, rather than American versions of Latin cuisine. This is a Latin duel in Kitchen Stadium

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Andre Pachon is the leader of the French Chef community in Japan. Several of his apprentices have already appeared, but this time Pachon sends his number one man.

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The younger sibling of the Liang brothers, rulers of Cantonese cuisine in Japan, faces Iron Chef Chinese.

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Battle Arum Root.

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The challenger is a woman who knows what she likes. As an elite culinary critic, she also trained at Cordon Bleu and at Taillevent, an elite French restaurant in Paris to better understand cooking. Iron Chef will have his hands full in the Battle: French.

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Former Iron Chef Michiba decides that Morimoto needs some helpfinding his feet in Kitchen Stadium, so he recruits his number one sous chef from his own days in Kitchen Stadium. Kenichi Miyanaga knows the Stadium well. Can the new Iron Chef prove his worth?

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Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle)

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June 19, 199830m

Japan's culinary media is dominated by today's challenger, a food critic, musician, and graphic artist. The son a of a famous chef and former challenger, Kentaro is determined to make a name for himself in Kitchen Stadium.

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Morimoto fights a traditionalist chef who fills his dishes with nostalgia.

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Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle)

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July 17, 199830m

Dubbed the scientist of cooking, the challenger has studied Italian, French and Japanese techniques for over 17 years. He is even praised by culinary critic Asako Kishi.

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Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab Battle)

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July 31, 199830m

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Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach Battle)

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August 14, 199830m

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Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp Battle)

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August 21, 199830m

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2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part I

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August 28, 199830m

Part 1 of 2: Chen and Sakai gain partners, as Kaga demands a french vs Chinese showdown. The chairman also surprises everyone with 3 theme ingredients. Pork, Snapping Turtle and Banana

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2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part II

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September 4, 199830m

Sakai vs. Chen. Each have a special partner chef assigned by Kaga in a French vs. Chinese showdown.

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Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle)

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September 11, 199830m

Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".

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Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine Battle)

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September 18, 199830m

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Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle)

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September 25, 199830m

Led by Tadamichi Ohta, the chef who defeated Sakai, the Ohta faction invades Kitchen Stadium to uphold traditional Japanese cuisine. Fuji is Ohta's first contender against Morimoto.

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Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle)

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October 2, 199830m

Tasaki is a world champion sommelier who always dreamed of becoming a famed chef. Chairman Kaga decides to grant him his wish.

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Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle)

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October 9, 199830m

An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.

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Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle)

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October 16, 199830m

The first female challenger in Kitchen Stadium, the 26 year old Kagata defeated Chen Kenichi. Years later, after studying under Chef Shimamura at the Royal Park Hotel and opening her own restaurant, she returns to fight Chen again with milk-fed veal.

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One month ago, the Ohta faction "invaded" Kitchen Stadium to fight Morimoto with traditional Japanese cuisine. Their leader, Tadamichi Ohta, now sends a second challenger.

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Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin Battle)

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October 30, 199830m

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Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle)

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November 6, 199830m

Nagayama was brought in to revive the venerated Tokyo University restaurant Shochiku, and now his old-and-new style will go against an Iron Chef.

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Chen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.

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Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)

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November 20, 199830m

The challenger likes to follow one of the philosophies of Rosanjin: 'never kill the natural flavor of the ingredient.' He is known as the Prince of Japanese cuisine. He is extremely picky about the ingredients he uses. The theme ingredient costs about $150/kg ($68/lb).

This is a battle between the Prince of Japanese cuisine and the Prince of Pasta.

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Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle)

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November 27, 199830m

By the age of 13, Molinari was already a chef at a 3-star restaurant. Now, cultures clash in this mushroom battle.

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Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck Battle)

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December 4, 199830m

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Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle)

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December 11, 199830m

This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.

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Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin Battle)

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December 18, 199830m

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Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey Battle)

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Season Finale
December 25, 199830m

For the 1998 Christmas day battle, the contender is the successor of Alain Chapel, a successful 3 star restaurant owner.

Side Note : Christmas is not a holiday in Japan, people still have to work that day.

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