S6 E1 • Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Aramaki Salmon)

Première diffusion : 9 janvier 1998

S6 E2 • Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer)

Première diffusion : 16 janvier 1998

S6 E3 • Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Pine Needle Crab)

Première diffusion : 23 janvier 1998

S6 E4 • Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger)

Première diffusion : 30 janvier 1998

S6 E5 • Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish)

Première diffusion : 6 février 1998

S6 E6 • Nakamura Retirement Special

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

Première diffusion : 13 février 1998

S6 E7 • Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna) Part II

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

Première diffusion : 20 février 1998

S6 E8 • Morimoto vs Hirayama Yukio (Red Snapper)

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

Première diffusion : 27 février 1998

S6 E9 • Sakai vs Kondo Motohito (Girls' Festival)

Première diffusion : 6 mars 1998

S6 E10 • Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli)

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.

Première diffusion : 13 mars 1998

S6 E11 • Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice)

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?

Première diffusion : 4 avril 1998

S6 E12 • Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl)

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

Première diffusion : 10 avril 1998

S6 E13 • Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel)

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?

Première diffusion : 17 avril 1998

S6 E14 • Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell)

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?

Première diffusion : 24 avril 1998

S6 E15 • Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots)

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.

Première diffusion : 1 mai 1998

S6 E16 • Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango)

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

Première diffusion : 8 mai 1998

S6 E17 • Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus)

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.

Première diffusion : 15 mai 1998

S6 E18 • Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly)

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

Première diffusion : 22 mai 1998

S6 E19 • Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Konnyaku) Overtime

Battle Arum Root.

Première diffusion : 29 mai 1998

S6 E20 • Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef)

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.

Première diffusion : 5 juin 1998

S6 E21 • Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish)

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?

Première diffusion : 12 juin 1998

S6 E22 • Chen vs Kentaro (Potato)

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.

Première diffusion : 19 juin 1998

S6 E23 • Kobe vs. Yasuhiro Sasajima (Eggplant)

Première diffusion : 26 juin 1998

S6 E24 • Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu)

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

Première diffusion : 3 juillet 1998

S6 E25 • Sakai vs Shimokawa Shuzo (Jinhua Pork)

Première diffusion : 10 juillet 1998

S6 E26 • Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt)

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.

Première diffusion : 17 juillet 1998

S6 E27 • Morimoto vs Kajimoto Takeshi (Abalone)

Première diffusion : 24 juillet 1997

S6 E28 • Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab)

Première diffusion : 31 juillet 1998

S6 E29 • Morimoto vs Hirokazu Handa (Giant Eel)

Première diffusion : 7 août 1998

S6 E30 • Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach)

Première diffusion : 14 août 1998

S6 E31 • Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp)

Première diffusion : 21 août 1998

S6 E32 • 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

Première diffusion : 28 août 1998

S6 E33 • 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.

Première diffusion : 4 septembre 1998

S6 E34 • Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid)

Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".

Première diffusion : 11 septembre 1998

S6 E35 • Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine)

Première diffusion : 18 septembre 1998

S6 E36 • Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Juvenile Salmon)

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.

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 1998

S6 E37 • Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna)

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

Première diffusion : 2 octobre 1998

S6 E38 • Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster)

An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.

Première diffusion : 9 octobre 1998

S6 E39 • Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal)

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.

Première diffusion : 16 octobre 1998

S6 E40 • Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto)

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.

Première diffusion : 23 octobre 1998

S6 E41 • Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin)

Première diffusion : 30 octobre 1998

S6 E42 • Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury)

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.

Première diffusion : 6 novembre 1998

S6 E43 • Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage)

Chen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.

Première diffusion : 13 novembre 1998

S6 E44 • Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake)

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.

Première diffusion : 20 novembre 1998

S6 E45 • Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini)

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

Première diffusion : 27 novembre 1998

S6 E46 • Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck)

Première diffusion : 4 décembre 1998

S6 E47 • Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus)

This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.

Première diffusion : 11 décembre 1998

S6 E48 • Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin)

Première diffusion : 18 décembre 1998

S6 E49 • Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey)

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.

Première diffusion : 25 décembre 1998