Season 4

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

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

1996-01-03 • 30 min

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

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

1996-01-05 • 30 min

3. Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)

1996-01-12 • 30 min

4. Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)

1996-01-19 • 30 min

5. Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)

1996-01-26 • 30 min

6. Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)

1996-02-02 • 30 min

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

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

1996-02-09 • 30 min

8. 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.

1996-02-16 • 30 min

9. Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)

1996-02-23 • 30 min

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.

1996-03-01 • 30 min

11. Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)

1996-03-08 • 30 min

12. Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)

1996-03-15 • 30 min

13. Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)

Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.

1996-03-22 • 30 min

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?

1996-03-29 • 30 min

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

1996-04-05 • 30 min

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

1996-04-12 • 30 min

17. Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)

1996-04-19 • 30 min

18. Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)

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

1996-04-26 • 30 min

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

1996-05-03 • 30 min

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?

1996-05-10 • 30 min

21. Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)

1996-05-17 • 30 min

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.

1996-05-24 • 30 min

23. Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)

1996-05-31 • 30 min

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

1996-06-07 • 30 min

25. Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)

1996-06-14 • 30 min

26. Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)

1996-06-21 • 30 min

27. Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)

1996-06-28 • 30 min

28. Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)

1996-07-05 • 30 min

29. Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)

1996-07-12 • 30 min

30. Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)

1996-07-19 • 30 min

31. Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)

1996-07-26 • 30 min

32. Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)

1996-08-02 • 30 min

33. Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)

1996-08-09 • 30 min

34. Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)

1996-08-16 • 30 min

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

1996-08-23 • 30 min

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

1996-08-30 • 30 min

37. Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)

1996-09-06 • 30 min

38. Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)

1996-09-13 • 30 min

39. Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)

1996-09-20 • 30 min

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

1996-10-04 • 30 min

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

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

1996-10-11 • 30 min

42. Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)

1996-10-18 • 30 min

43. Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)

1996-10-25 • 30 min

44. Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)

1996-11-01 • 30 min

45. Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

1996-11-08 • 30 min

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

1996-11-15 • 30 min

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

1996-11-22 • 30 min

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

1996-11-29 • 30 min

49. Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)

1996-12-06 • 30 min

50. Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)

1996-12-13 • 30 min

51. Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)

1996-12-20 • 30 min

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

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

1996-12-31 • 30 min