Hiroyuki Sakai
Cast
Series SeasonSeason 4 episodes1996
Iron Chef
Season 4
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Episodes
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Episode 130 min1996-01-03
Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)
Episode 230 min1996-01-05
Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)
Episode 330 min1996-01-12
Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)
No episode overview available.
Episode 430 min1996-01-19
Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)
No episode overview available.
Episode 530 min1996-01-26
Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)
No episode overview available.
Episode 630 min1996-02-02
Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)
No episode overview available.
Episode 730 min1996-02-09
Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)
St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle
Episode 830 min1996-02-16
Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)
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 930 min1996-02-23
Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)
No episode overview available.
Episode 1030 min1996-03-01
Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)
In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.
Episode 1130 min1996-03-08
Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)
No episode overview available.
Episode 1230 min1996-03-15
Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)
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Episode 1330 min1996-03-22
Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
Episode 1430 min1996-03-29
Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)
Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?
Episode 1530 min1996-04-05
France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)
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 1630 min1996-04-12
France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)
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 1730 min1996-04-19
Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)
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Episode 1830 min1996-04-26
Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)
The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.
Episode 1930 min1996-05-03
Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)
No episode overview available.
Episode 2030 min1996-05-10
Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)
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 2130 min1996-05-17
Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)
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Episode 2230 min1996-05-24
Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)
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 2330 min1996-05-31
Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)
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Episode 2430 min1996-06-07
Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)
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 2530 min1996-06-14
Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)
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Episode 2630 min1996-06-21
Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)
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Episode 2730 min1996-06-28
Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)
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Episode 2830 min1996-07-05
Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)
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Episode 2930 min1996-07-12
Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)
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Episode 3030 min1996-07-19
Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)
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Episode 3130 min1996-07-26
Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)
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Episode 3230 min1996-08-02
Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)
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Episode 3330 min1996-08-09
Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)
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Episode 3430 min1996-08-16
Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)
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Episode 3530 min1996-08-23
Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)
The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
Episode 3630 min1996-08-30
Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)
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 3730 min1996-09-06
Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)
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Episode 3830 min1996-09-13
Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)
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Episode 3930 min1996-09-20
Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)
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Episode 4030 min1996-10-04
Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)
The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
Episode 4130 min1996-10-11
Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)
Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
Episode 4230 min1996-10-18
Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)
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Episode 4330 min1996-10-25
Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)
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Episode 4430 min1996-11-01
Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)
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Episode 4530 min1996-11-08
Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
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Episode 4630 min1996-11-15
Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)
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 4730 min1996-11-22
Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)
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 4830 min1996-11-29
Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)
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 4930 min1996-12-06
Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)
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Episode 5030 min1996-12-13
Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)
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Episode 5130 min1996-12-20
Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)
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Episode 5230 min1996-12-31
Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)
New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)