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Iron ChefSeason 6

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    E01 Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Salmon Battle)

    Jan 9, 1998 · 30m

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    E02 Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer Battle)

    Jan 16, 1998 · 30m

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    E03 Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Crab Battle)

    Jan 23, 1998 · 30m

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    E04 Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger Battle)

    Jan 30, 1998 · 30m

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    E05 Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish Battle)

    Feb 6, 1998 · 30m

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    E06 Nakamura Retirement Special

    Feb 13, 1998 · 30m

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

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    E07 Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II

    Feb 20, 1998 · 30m

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

  • E08 Morimoto vs Hirayama Yukio (Red Snapper Battle)

    Feb 27, 1998 · 30m

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

  • E09 Sakai vs Kondo Motohito (Girls' Festival)

    Mar 6, 1998 · 30m

  • E10 Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)

    Mar 13, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E11 Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle)

    Apr 4, 1998 · 30m

    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?

  • E12 Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle)

    Apr 10, 1998 · 30m

    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

  • E13 Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel Battle)

    Apr 17, 1998 · 30m

    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?

  • E14 Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell Battle)

    Apr 24, 1998 · 30m

    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?

  • E15 Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle)

    May 1, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E16 Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango Battle)

    May 8, 1998 · 30m

    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

  • E17 Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus Battle)

    May 15, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E18 Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly Battle)

    May 22, 1998 · 30m

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

  • E19 Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Konnyaku Battle) Overtime

    May 29, 1998 · 30m

    Battle Arum Root.

  • E20 Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef Battle)

    Jun 5, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E21 Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish Battle)

    Jun 12, 1998 · 30m

    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?

  • E22 Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle)

    Jun 19, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E23 Kobe vs. Yasuhiro Sasajima (Eggplant Battle)

    Jun 26, 1998 · 30m

  • E24 Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu Battle)

    Jul 3, 1998 · 30m

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

  • E25 Sakai vs Shimokawa Shuzo (Jinhua Pork Battle)

    Jul 10, 1998 · 30m

  • E26 Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle)

    Jul 17, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E27 Morimoto vs Kajimoto Takeshi (Abalone Battle)

    Jul 24, 1997 · 30m

  • E28 Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab Battle)

    Jul 31, 1998 · 30m

  • E29 Morimoto vs Hirokazu Handa (Giant Eel Battle)

    Aug 7, 1998 · 30m

  • E30 Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach Battle)

    Aug 14, 1998 · 30m

  • E31 Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp Battle)

    Aug 21, 1998 · 30m

  • E32 2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part I

    Aug 28, 1998 · 30m

    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

  • E33 2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part II

    Sep 4, 1998 · 30m

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

  • E34 Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle)

    Sep 11, 1998 · 30m

    Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".

  • E35 Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine Battle)

    Sep 18, 1998 · 30m

  • E36 Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle)

    Sep 25, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E37 Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle)

    Oct 2, 1998 · 30m

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

  • E38 Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle)

    Oct 9, 1998 · 30m

    An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.

  • E39 Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle)

    Oct 16, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E40 Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto Battle)

    Oct 23, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E41 Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin Battle)

    Oct 30, 1998 · 30m

  • E42 Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle)

    Nov 6, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E43 Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage Battle)

    Nov 13, 1998 · 30m

    Chen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.

  • E44 Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)

    Nov 20, 1998 · 30m

    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.

  • E45 Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle)

    Nov 27, 1998 · 30m

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

  • E46 Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck Battle)

    Dec 4, 1998 · 30m

  • E47 Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle)

    Dec 11, 1998 · 30m

    This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.

  • E48 Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin Battle)

    Dec 18, 1998 · 30m

  • E49 Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey Battle)

    Dec 25, 1998 · 30m

    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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