1996 • 52 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1 • Jan 03, 1996
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)
Episode 2 • Jan 05, 1996
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)
Episode 3 • Jan 12, 1996
Episode 4 • Jan 19, 1996
Episode 5 • Jan 26, 1996
Episode 6 • Feb 02, 1996
Episode 7 • Feb 09, 1996
St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle
Episode 8 • Feb 16, 1996
As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.
Episode 9 • Feb 23, 1996
Episode 10 • Mar 01, 1996
In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.
Episode 11 • Mar 08, 1996
Episode 12 • Mar 15, 1996
Episode 13 • Mar 22, 1996
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
Episode 14 • Mar 29, 1996
Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?
Episode 15 • Apr 05, 1996
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
Episode 16 • Apr 12, 1996
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
Episode 17 • Apr 19, 1996
Episode 18 • Apr 26, 1996
The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.
Episode 19 • May 03, 1996
Episode 20 • May 10, 1996
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?
Episode 21 • May 17, 1996
Episode 22 • May 24, 1996
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.
Episode 23 • May 31, 1996
Episode 24 • Jun 07, 1996
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
Episode 25 • Jun 14, 1996
Episode 26 • Jun 21, 1996
Episode 27 • Jun 28, 1996
Episode 28 • Jul 05, 1996
Episode 29 • Jul 12, 1996
Episode 30 • Jul 19, 1996
Episode 31 • Jul 26, 1996
Episode 32 • Aug 02, 1996
Episode 33 • Aug 09, 1996
Episode 34 • Aug 16, 1996
Episode 35 • Aug 23, 1996
The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
Episode 36 • Aug 30, 1996
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
Episode 37 • Sep 06, 1996
Episode 38 • Sep 13, 1996
Episode 39 • Sep 20, 1996
Episode 40 • Oct 04, 1996
The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
Episode 41 • Oct 11, 1996
Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
Episode 42 • Oct 18, 1996
Episode 43 • Oct 25, 1996
Episode 44 • Nov 01, 1996
Episode 45 • Nov 08, 1996
Episode 46 • Nov 15, 1996
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
Episode 47 • Nov 22, 1996
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
Episode 48 • Nov 29, 1996
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
Episode 49 • Dec 06, 1996
Episode 50 • Dec 13, 1996
Episode 51 • Dec 20, 1996
Episode 52 • Dec 31, 1996
New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)