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Season 4
January 3, 1996

Season 4

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

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

30min
January 3, 1996

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

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

30min
January 5, 1996

03. Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)

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30min
January 12, 1996

04. Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)

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30min
January 19, 1996

05. Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)

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30min
January 26, 1996

06. Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)

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30min
February 2, 1996

07. Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)

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

30min
February 9, 1996

08. Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)

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

30min
February 16, 1996

09. Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)

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30min
February 23, 1996

10. Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)

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

30min
March 1, 1996

11. Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)

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30min
March 8, 1996

12. Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)

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30min
March 15, 1996

13. Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)

Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.

30min
March 22, 1996

14. Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)

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

30min
March 29, 1996

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

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

30min
April 5, 1996

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

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

30min
April 12, 1996

17. Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)

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30min
April 19, 1996

18. Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)

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

30min
April 26, 1996

19. Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)

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30min
May 3, 1996

20. Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)

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?

30min
May 10, 1996

21. Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)

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30min
May 17, 1996

22. Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)

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.

30min
May 24, 1996

23. Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)

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30min
May 31, 1996

24. Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)

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

30min
June 7, 1996

25. Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)

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30min
June 14, 1996

26. Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)

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30min
June 21, 1996

27. Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)

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30min
June 28, 1996

28. Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)

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30min
July 5, 1996

29. Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)

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30min
July 12, 1996

30. Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)

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30min
July 19, 1996

31. Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)

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30min
July 26, 1996

32. Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)

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30min
August 2, 1996

33. Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)

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30min
August 9, 1996

34. Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)

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30min
August 16, 1996

35. Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)

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

30min
August 23, 1996

36. Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)

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

30min
August 30, 1996

37. Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)

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30min
September 6, 1996

38. Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)

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30min
September 13, 1996

39. Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)

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30min
September 20, 1996

40. Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)

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

30min
October 4, 1996

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

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

30min
October 11, 1996

42. Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)

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30min
October 18, 1996

43. Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)

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30min
October 25, 1996

44. Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)

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30min
November 1, 1996

45. Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

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30min
November 8, 1996

46. Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)

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

30min
November 15, 1996

47. Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)

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

30min
November 22, 1996

48. Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)

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

30min
November 29, 1996

49. Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)

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30min
December 6, 1996

50. Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)

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30min
December 13, 1996

51. Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)

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30min
December 20, 1996

52. Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)

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

30min
December 31, 1996