Hiroyuki Sakai
Iron Chef (1993)
Season 6
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.
Released Oct. 10, 1993
Episode 30 min
2+
Genres: Game Show, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.competition, tmdb.cooking, tmdb.cooking-competition, imdb.kitchen, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.reenactment, imdb.cookery-game-show + 8 more, imdb.food, imdb.cooking, imdb.competition, imdb.japanese-reality-show, imdb.japanese, imdb.japanese-game-show, imdb.cooking-reality-tv, imdb.cooking-show
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Network: Food Network
S6E1 - Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Salmon Battle)
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Jan. 9, 1998, midnight
S6E2 - Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer Battle)
None
Jan. 16, 1998, midnight
S6E3 - Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Crab Battle)
None
Jan. 23, 1998, midnight
S6E4 - Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger Battle)
None
Jan. 30, 1998, midnight
S6E5 - Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish Battle)
None
Feb. 6, 1998, midnight
S6E6 - Nakamura Retirement Special
Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
Feb. 13, 1998, midnight
S6E7 - Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II
Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
Feb. 20, 1998, midnight
S6E8 - Morimoto vs Hirayama Yukio (Red Snapper Battle)
Morimoto’s debut as an Iron Chef brings a difficult challenger—Yukio Hirayama.
Feb. 27, 1998, midnight
S6E9 - Sakai vs Kondo Motohito (Girls' Festival)
None
March 6, 1998, midnight
S6E10 - Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)
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.
March 13, 1998, midnight
S6E11 - Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle)
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?
April 4, 1998, midnight
S6E12 - Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle)
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
April 10, 1998, midnight
S6E13 - Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel Battle)
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?
April 17, 1998, midnight
S6E14 - Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell Battle)
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?
April 24, 1998, midnight
S6E15 - Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle)
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.
May 1, 1998, midnight
S6E16 - Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango Battle)
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
May 8, 1998, midnight
S6E17 - Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus Battle)
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.
May 15, 1998, midnight
S6E18 - Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly Battle)
The younger sibling of the Liang brothers, rulers of Cantonese cuisine in Japan, faces Iron Chef Chinese.
May 22, 1998, midnight
S6E19 - Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Konnyaku Battle) Overtime
Battle Arum Root.
May 29, 1998, midnight
S6E20 - Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef Battle)
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.
June 5, 1998, midnight
S6E21 - Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish Battle)
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?
June 12, 1998, midnight
S6E22 - Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle)
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.
June 19, 1998, midnight
S6E23 - Kobe vs. Yasuhiro Sasajima (Eggplant Battle)
None
June 26, 1998, midnight
S6E24 - Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu Battle)
Morimoto fights a traditionalist chef who fills his dishes with nostalgia.
July 3, 1998, midnight
S6E25 - Sakai vs Shimokawa Shuzo (Jinhua Pork Battle)
None
July 10, 1998, midnight
S6E26 - Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle)
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.
July 17, 1998, midnight
S6E27 - Morimoto vs Kajimoto Takeshi (Abalone Battle)
None
July 24, 1997, midnight
S6E28 - Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab Battle)
None
July 31, 1998, midnight
S6E29 - Morimoto vs Hirokazu Handa (Giant Eel Battle)
None
Aug. 7, 1998, midnight
S6E30 - Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach Battle)
None
Aug. 14, 1998, midnight
S6E31 - Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp Battle)
None
Aug. 21, 1998, midnight
S6E32 - 2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part I
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
Aug. 28, 1998, midnight
S6E33 - 2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part II
Sakai vs. Chen. Each have a special partner chef assigned by Kaga in a French vs. Chinese showdown.
Sept. 4, 1998, midnight
S6E34 - Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle)
Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".
Sept. 11, 1998, midnight
S6E35 - Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine Battle)
None
Sept. 18, 1998, midnight
S6E36 - Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle)
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.
Sept. 25, 1998, midnight
S6E37 - Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle)
Tasaki is a world champion sommelier who always dreamed of becoming a famed chef. Chairman Kaga decides to grant him his wish.
Oct. 2, 1998, midnight
S6E38 - Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle)
An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.
Oct. 9, 1998, midnight
S6E39 - Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle)
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.
Oct. 16, 1998, midnight
S6E40 - Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto Battle)
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.
Oct. 23, 1998, midnight
S6E41 - Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin Battle)
None
Oct. 30, 1998, midnight
S6E42 - Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle)
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.
Nov. 6, 1998, midnight
S6E43 - Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage Battle)
Chen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.
Nov. 13, 1998, midnight
S6E44 - Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)
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.
Nov. 20, 1998, midnight
S6E45 - Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle)
By the age of 13, Molinari was already a chef at a 3-star restaurant. Now, cultures clash in this mushroom battle.
Nov. 27, 1998, midnight
S6E46 - Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck Battle)
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Dec. 4, 1998, midnight
S6E47 - Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle)
This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.
Dec. 11, 1998, midnight
S6E48 - Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin Battle)
None
Dec. 18, 1998, midnight
S6E49 - Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey Battle)
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.
Dec. 25, 1998, midnight
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Oct. 10, 1993
Oct. 8, 1999, midnight
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TV-G / 2+
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