Iron Chef Japan: Season 5

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Season Details & Credits

Fine Living | Season Premiere Date: September 30, 1993

Starring: Bobby Flay, Kaga Takeshi, Chen Kenichi

Summary: Iron Chef is an innovative cooking competition from Japan. Originally produced by Fuji TV, Iron Chef combined the excitement of a one on one sports competition with gourmet cooking. The title Iron Chef comes from the original Japanese title, Ironmen of Cooking.This innovative game show was always popular in its native Japan, but it foundIron Chef is an innovative cooking competition from Japan. Originally produced by Fuji TV, Iron Chef combined the excitement of a one on one sports competition with gourmet cooking. The title Iron Chef comes from the original Japanese title, Ironmen of Cooking.This innovative game show was always popular in its native Japan, but it found international success when the Food Network bought the series and began airing English dubbed episodes. It became a cult c as viewers were treated to exotic ingredients and innovative cooking techniques. No expense was spared. Chefs seemed to have almost limitless supplies of the most exotic and expensive gourmet ingredients.The competition is hosted by Chairman Kaga, an over-the-top master of ceremonies. He introduced a "secret ingredient" that the challenger and the chosen Iron Chef had to incorporate into every dish. Originally, the program was 30 minutes long, but it was soon expanded to an hour format. Each chef presented his/her dishes to a panel of 3-4 judges who rated the dishes to crown a winner. All of the competitions occurred in a specially designed "kitchen stadium". The New York Times once described Iron Chef as "kamikaze cooking". Iron Chefs and their competitors became celebrities in their own right. Storylines developed between groups determined to defeat the Iron Chefs. The show was so successful in English speaking countries that several spin-offs, specials, and updated versions were produced.

On May 5, 2008, Fine Living, a sibling channel of Food Network owner Scripps Howard, began airing the show under the title of Iron Chef Japan, as not to confuse it with Food's Iron Chef America spin off series. They also assigned new production codes and replaced the old music with something different.… Expand

Genre(s): Reality, Game Show, Food & Cooking

Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E22. Sakai VS Santo Kunio (Clam)
Air Date: April 21, 1995
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S5:E21. Chin VS Chou Chiyo (Tofu)
Air Date: April 7, 1995
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S5:E20. Chin VS Shimazu Tetsutoshi (Squid)
Air Date: March 10, 1995

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: August 1, 1993
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: November 24, 1995
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: April 28, 1995
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1993
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  S5:E22. Sakai VS Santo Kunio (Clam)
  Air Date: April 21, 1995
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  S5:E21. Chin VS Chou Chiyo (Tofu)
  Air Date: April 7, 1995
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  S5:E20. Chin VS Shimazu Tetsutoshi (Squid)
  Air Date: March 10, 1995
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  S5:E19. Michiba VS Zeityen Wan (Egg)
  Air Date: March 3, 1995
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  S5:E18. Sakai VS Komine Toshihiro (Asparagus)
  Air Date: February 24, 1995
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  S5:E17. Chin VS Hashimoto Kunishiko (Taro Potato)
  Air Date: February 17, 1995
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  S5:E16. Michiba VS Suzuki Masuo (Matsuba Crab )
  Air Date: February 10, 1995
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  S5:E15. Chen VS Yoshie Tobe (Soy Bean)
  Air Date: February 3, 1995
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  S5:E14. Sakai VS Kondo Fuyuko (Chocolate & Apple)
  Air Date: January 27, 1995
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  S5:E13. Chinese Cabbage
  Air Date: January 20, 1995
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  S5:E12. Sakai VS Yamada Kouji (Beet)
  Air Date: January 13, 1995
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  S5:E11. Chen VS Nakagawa Toshiyuki (Mochi Rice)
  Air Date: January 6, 1995
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  S5:E10. Sakai VS Waki Masayo (Strawberry Dessert Holiday Battle)
  Air Date: December 16, 1994
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  S5:E9. Michiba VS Furushyou Hiroshi (Turkey)
  Air Date: December 9, 1994
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  S5:E8. Chen VS Nakagawa Toshikatsu (Noodles )
  Air Date: December 2, 1994
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  S5:E7. Sakai VS Kawasaki Seiya (Quail)
  Air Date: November 25, 1994
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  S5:E6. Michiba VS Umemiya Tatsuo (Mackerel)
  Air Date: November 18, 1994
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  S5:E5. Michiba VS Kawada Yasuo (Angler)
  Air Date: November 4, 1994
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  S5:E4. Chen VS Kobayashi Kouji (Pumpkin)
  Air Date: October 28, 1994
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  S5:E3. Michiba VS Hoi Roi Wing (Shark's Fin)
  Air Date: October 14, 1994
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  S5:E2. Sakai VS Takahashi Masamitsu (Matsutake Mushroom)
  Air Date: October 7, 1994
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  S5:E1. Chen VS Saito Takashi (Shiba Shrimp)
  Air Date: September 30, 1993
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: August 1, 1993
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: August 1, 1993
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 6, 1998
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 27, 1998