3x2 - Chen vs Toshiyuki Nakagawa (Mochi Battle)

January 6, 1995

The first challenger of 1995. The challenger heads a restaurant with seating for only 6, but it has hosted entertainers and even Prince and Princess Mikasa. He apprenticed at one of the oldest restaurants in Japan.

3x3 - Sakai vs Koji Yamada (Turnip Battle)

January 13, 1995

Yamada left Tokyo University to train as a chef under honourary Iron Chef Ishinabe. Sakai has his mentor in the audience. Diverse factors influence this beet battle.

3x4 - Chen vs Hisao Oidate (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

January 20, 1995

3x5 - Sakai vs Fuyuko Kondo (Apple & Chocolate Battle)

January 27, 1995

Kondo is the 4th woman challenger to take on Sakai. This time the dessert battle is best suited for Valentine's Day.

3x6 - Chen vs Yoshie Urabe (Soybean Battle)

February 3, 1995

Acclaimed chef Toshiro Kandagawa sends the only female chef he has ever taught into Kitchen Stadium.

3x7 - Michiba vs Masao Suzuki (Matsuba Crab Battle)

February 10, 1995

The challenger is the head chef at a restaurant that Iron Chef Michiba himself dines at frequently. Judges: Tamio Kagayama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

3x8 - Chen vs Kunihiko Hashimoto (Taro Battle)

March 3, 1995

3x9 - Sakai vs Toshihiro Komine (Asparagus Battle)

February 24, 1995

Sakai faces a challenger known as "Mr. Gourmet." Komine is a world-class vegetable chef, who feels right at home with the secret ingredient.

3x10 - Michiba vs Wang Zhijian (Egg Battle)

March 17, 1995

The challenger makes magical noodle dishes. He is one of only 100 chefs to have received recognition as a High Class Technician. He is the youngest to have qualified for that license. He once headed the kitchen at the Chinese State Guesthouse. He is now the head chef for a hotel in Japan. Judges: Machi Tawara (Poet), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr Lower House Member)

3x11 - Chen vs Tetsutoshi Shimazu (Squid Battle)

March 10, 1995

The challenger is the first pizza expert to enter kitchen stadium. What pizzas can he create from squid?

3x12 - Sakai vs Shigeo Yuasa (Cod Battle)

March 17, 1995

Shigeo Yuasa uses shocking cooking techniques. His use of test tubes and litmus paper make him seem like a scientist, not a chef. Can Sakai prevail in this new age battle?

3x13 - Hong Kong Special: Pork, Spiny Lobster

April 21, 1995

Two hour special featuring Michiba vs. Shu Chu in Battle Spiny Lobster and Chen vs Ron Waikei in Battle Pork

3x14 - Chen vs Chiyo Cho (Tofu Battle)

April 7, 1995

The Kobe earthquake could not shake this talented female chef, and now she will fight an Iron Chef.

3x15 - Chen Kenichi

May 5, 1995

3x16 - Sakai vs Kunio Santo (Clam Battle)

April 21, 1995

3x17 - Michiba vs Keisuke Tamano (Tilefish Battle)

May 19, 1995

Former challenger Kandagawa sends Keisuke to do his bidding. Egos, reputations, and the championship are all on the line. This challenger is the 6th one sent to Kitchen Stadium by Kandagawa. Kandagawa is angry at Michiba for some comments the Iron Chef made about him. The challenger is the head chef of one of the Kandagawa restaurants. He has watched 6 battles from the royal box in Kitchen Stadium, so he is very familiar with what it takes to win. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Politician), Chizuru Azuma (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

3x18 - Kenichi vs Lee Myong Suk (Liver Battle)

May 26, 1995

3x19 - Sakai vs Isao Yanagidate (Caviar Battle)

May 12, 1995

Old versus new French cuisine, Club Mistral versus Club des Trentes--a complicated battle deserves a high end ingredient.

3x20 - Chen vs Elio Orsara (Kajiki Tuna Battle)

May 19, 1995

3x21 - Michiba vs Etsuo Joh (Broccoli Battle)

May 26, 1995

How will the challenger (the king of sauces) deal with broccoli? Doc Hattori says his sauces are amazing. He even says he wishes he could take on all three Iron Chefs at once. Can he defeat one? Judges: Mayuko Takata (Actress), Toshiki Kaifu (Fmr PM-Japan), Sachiyo Kaifu (Wife), Yasushi Akimoto

3x22 - Sakai vs Katsuo Ohmiya (Onion Battle)

June 2, 1995

3x23 - Sakai vs Kazutaka Okabe (Lamb Battle)

June 9, 1995

3x24 - Michiba vs Zeng Mingxing (Blue Crab Battle)

June 16, 1995

The challenger is the top apprentice of the Mother of Chinese cooking in Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr Lower House Member), Chizuru Azuma (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

3x25 - Chen vs Yukihiro Noda (Sardine Battle)

June 23, 1995

3x26 - Ishinabe vs Yanagidate Isao (Avocado Battle)

June 30, 1995

3x27 - Sakai vs Takayoshi Kawai (Sole Battle)

July 28, 1995

3x28 - Sakai vs Haruyoshi Omino (Sweetfish Battle)

July 14, 1995

3x29 - Chen vs Li Jinlun (Swallow's Nest Battle)

July 21, 1995

3x30 - Sakai vs Shinichi Nagamatsu (Eggplant Battle)

July 28, 1995

3x31 - Chen vs Hisama Hirano (Sea Urchin Battle)

August 4, 1995

3x32 - Michiba vs Kenji Kaji (Umeboshi Battle)

August 11, 1995

The challenger is the head chef in Kyoto. He has mastered the style of Ikama-school of culinary arts. To separate his restaurant from the other more traditional restaurants in the area, he began creating new dishes with local ingredients. He is among the top young chefs in Kyoto. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Politician), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

3x33 - Michiba and Sakai vs The Cuomo Brothers (Tomato Battle)

August 18, 1995

Tag Team Battle! Two Iron Chefs vs 2 Italian Brothers in the battle of the tomato. After growing up in Italy, these brothers started their own restaurant in Tokyo. It is so popular that you must make reservations up to 6 months in advance. Judges: Yasushi Akimoto (Songwriter), Hideki Saijo (Singer), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

3x34 - Chen vs Yoshiko Takemasa (Short-necked Clam Battle)

August 25, 1995

3x35 - Sakai vs Joël Bruant (Salmon Battle)

September 1, 1995

Bruant returns to Kitchen Stadium to give the Chairman an ultimatum - if he wins, he must replace Sakai as Iron Chef French.

3x36 - Michiba vs Minoru Noda (Matsutake Mushroom Battle)

September 8, 1995

The challenger is the head chef at a members only Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. He watches the Iron Chef episodes that air on TV in California. (Pre-Food Network IC days.) He was born in Los Angeles, but he went to Japan to live with his grandparents when he was 6 months old. He was part of a comedy duo in his teens, but he had to give that up. And while he is an American, he wishes he could be a chef in Japan. The theme ingredients cost about ,000. Judges: Junichi Ishida (Actor), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

3x37 - Sakai vs Philippe Aubron (Crayfish Battle)

September 15, 1995

3x38 - Chen vs Tsuguo Fujiwara (Sea Cucumber Battle)

October 28, 1995

3x39 - Chin VS Hagiwara Masahiko (Freshwater Shrimp Battle)

November 3, 1995

3x40 - Sakai vs Sadaharu Nakajima (Rice Battle)

November 10, 1995

3x41 - Michiba vs Lin Kunbi (Potato Battle)

November 17, 1995

The challenger is one of the best in Japan at Fujian-style cooking. He opened the first Fujian-style restaurant in Japan. He is also a sixth-degree black belt in karate. Judges: Nagisa Ohshima (Director), Yoshiko Ishii (Singer), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

3x42 - Michiba vs Lin Kunbi Overtime (Sweet Potato Battle)

November 24, 1995

Overtime Battle to Potato Battle After 60 minutes of battle, the scores are tied at 71. This may have been the first overtime battle in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Nagisa Ohshima (Director), Yoshiko Ishii (Singer), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

3x43 - Chen vs Masahiko Hagiwara (Scampi Battle)

November 3, 1995

3x44 - Chen vs Kiyotaka Ikegawa (Horsehair Crab Battle Battle)

November 10, 1995

3x45 - Sakai vs Toshiro Kandagawa (Lotus Root Battle)

November 17, 1995

100th challenger special

3x46 - Sakai vs Bruno Ménard (Escargot Battle)

November 24, 1995

3x47 - Chen vs Sozo Miyamoto (Carp Battle)

December 1, 1995

3x48 - Sakai vs Tadamichi Ohta (Octopus Battle)

December 8, 1995

3x49 - Sakai vs Philippe Groult (Oyster Battle)

December 15, 1995

3x50 - Mr Iron Chef 1995: Chen vs. Sakai (Chicken Battle)

December 22, 1995

1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 1