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Iron Chef Season 6

January. 09,1998

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Iron Chef

Iron Chef is a Japanese television cooking show produced by Fuji Television. The series, which premiered on October 10, 1993, is a stylized cook-off featuring guest chefs challenging one of the show's resident "Iron Chefs" in a timed cooking battle built around a specific theme ingredient. The series ended on September 24, 1999, although occasional specials were produced until 2002. The series aired 309 episodes. Repeats are regularly aired on the Cooking Channel in the United States and on Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. Fuji TV will air a new version of the show, titled Iron Chef, beginning in October 26, 2012.

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Iron Chef Season 6 Full Episode Guide

Episode 49 - Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey Battle)

First Aired: December. 25,1998

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.

Episode 48 - Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin Battle)

First Aired: December. 18,1998

Episode 47 - Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle)

First Aired: December. 11,1998

This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.

Episode 46 - Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck Battle)

First Aired: December. 04,1998

Episode 45 - Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle)

First Aired: November. 27,1998

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

Episode 44 - Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)

First Aired: November. 20,1998

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.

Episode 43 - Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage Battle)

First Aired: November. 13,1998

Chen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.

Episode 42 - Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle)

First Aired: November. 06,1998

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.

Episode 41 - Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin Battle)

First Aired: October. 30,1998

Episode 40 - Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto Battle)

First Aired: October. 23,1998

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.

Episode 39 - Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle)

First Aired: October. 16,1998

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.

Episode 38 - Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle)

First Aired: October. 09,1998

An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.

Episode 37 - Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle)

First Aired: October. 02,1998

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

Episode 36 - Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle)

First Aired: September. 25,1998

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.

Episode 35 - Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine Battle)

First Aired: September. 18,1998

Episode 34 - Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle)

First Aired: September. 11,1998

Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".

Episode 33 - 2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part II

First Aired: September. 04,1998

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

Episode 32 - 2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part I

First Aired: August. 28,1998

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

Episode 31 - Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp Battle)

First Aired: August. 21,1998

Episode 30 - Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach Battle)

First Aired: August. 14,1998

Episode 29 - Morimoto vs Hirokazu Handa (Giant Eel Battle)

First Aired: August. 07,1998

Episode 28 - Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab Battle)

First Aired: July. 31,1998

Episode 27 - Morimoto vs Kajimoto Takeshi (Abalone Battle)

First Aired: July. 24,1997

Episode 26 - Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle)

First Aired: July. 17,1998

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.

Episode 25 - Sakai vs Shimokawa Shuzo (Jinhua Pork Battle)

First Aired: July. 10,1998

Episode 24 - Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu Battle)

First Aired: July. 03,1998

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

Episode 23 - Kobe vs. Yasuhiro Sasajima (Eggplant Battle)

First Aired: June. 26,1998

Episode 22 - Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle)

First Aired: June. 19,1998

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.

Episode 21 - Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish Battle)

First Aired: June. 12,1998

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?

Episode 20 - Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef Battle)

First Aired: June. 05,1998

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.

Episode 19 - Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Konnyaku Battle) Overtime

First Aired: May. 29,1998

Battle Arum Root.

Episode 18 - Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly Battle)

First Aired: May. 22,1998

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

Episode 17 - Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus Battle)

First Aired: May. 15,1998

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.

Episode 16 - Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango Battle)

First Aired: May. 08,1998

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

Episode 15 - Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle)

First Aired: May. 01,1998

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.

Episode 14 - Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell Battle)

First Aired: April. 24,1998

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?

Episode 13 - Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel Battle)

First Aired: April. 17,1998

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?

Episode 12 - Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle)

First Aired: April. 10,1998

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

Episode 11 - Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle)

First Aired: April. 04,1998

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?

Episode 10 - Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)

First Aired: March. 13,1998

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.