Season 4
1996 · 52 episodes
Episodes
1. Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)
January 3, 1996 · 30m
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)
2. Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)
January 5, 1996 · 30m
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)
3. Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)
January 12, 1996 · 30m
4. Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)
January 19, 1996 · 30m
5. Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)
January 26, 1996 · 30m
6. Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)
February 2, 1996 · 30m
7. Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)
February 9, 1996 · 30m
St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle
8. Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)
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.
9. Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)
February 23, 1996 · 30m
10. Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)
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.
11. Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)
March 8, 1996 · 30m
12. Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)
March 15, 1996 · 30m
13. Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)
March 22, 1996 · 30m
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
14. Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)
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?
15. France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)
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 Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy
16. France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)
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 Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy
17. Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)
April 19, 1996 · 30m
18. Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)
April 26, 1996 · 30m
The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.
19. Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)
May 3, 1996 · 30m
20. Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)
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 Chen beat him at his own game?
21. Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)
May 17, 1996 · 30m
22. Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)
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 the new Iron Chef Japanese after Michiba retired.
23. Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)
May 31, 1996 · 30m
24. Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)
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 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
25. Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)
June 14, 1996 · 30m
26. Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)
June 21, 1996 · 30m
27. Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)
June 28, 1996 · 30m
28. Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)
July 5, 1996 · 30m
29. Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)
July 12, 1996 · 30m
30. Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)
July 19, 1996 · 30m
31. Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)
July 26, 1996 · 30m
32. Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)
August 2, 1996 · 30m
33. Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)
August 9, 1996 · 30m
34. Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)
August 16, 1996 · 30m
35. Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)
August 23, 1996 · 30m
The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
36. Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)
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: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Ichiro Zaizu Asako Kishi
37. Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)
September 6, 1996 · 30m
38. Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)
September 13, 1996 · 30m
39. Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)
September 20, 1996 · 30m
40. Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)
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
41. Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)
October 11, 1996 · 30m
Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
42. Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)
October 18, 1996 · 30m
43. Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)
October 25, 1996 · 30m
44. Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)
November 1, 1996 · 30m
45. Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
November 8, 1996 · 30m
46. Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)
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 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
47. Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)
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 speed in the kitchen to overcome his small stature. He is known as Ushiwakamaru. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Nagisa Katahira, Tenmai Kanoh, Asako Kishi
48. Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)
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 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
49. Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)
December 6, 1996 · 30m
50. Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)
December 13, 1996 · 30m
51. Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)
December 20, 1996 · 30m
52. Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)
December 31, 1996 · 30m
New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)