
Iron Chef
Challenger Kunio Santo battles it out with Iron Chef Sakai in the battle of clam.

Challenger Kunio Santo battles it out with Iron Chef Sakai in the battle of clam.

Shigeo Yuasa uses shocking cooking techniques to get his meals to exacting pH levels.

Shigeo Yuasa uses shocking cooking techniques to get his meals to exacting pH levels.

Shigeo Yuasa uses shocking cooking techniques to get his meals to exacting pH levels.

Kandagawa sends Jinichi Tateyama to take on his mentor in French cuisine, Iron Chef Sakai.

Kandagawa sends Jinichi Tateyama to take on his mentor in French cuisine, Iron Chef Sakai.

Kandagawa sends Jinichi Tateyama to take on his mentor in French cuisine, Iron Chef Sakai.

Challenger Hiroshi Yamanobe, a chef from the seaside, is determined to win -- no matter what.

Challenger Hiroshi Yamanobe, a chef from the seaside, is determined to win -- no matter what.

Challenger Hiroshi Yamanobe, a chef from the seaside, is determined to win -- no matter what.

Iron Chef Sakai tackles a difficult theme ingredient against challenger Hidetoshi Ushimaru.

Iron Chef Sakai tackles a difficult theme ingredient against challenger Hidetoshi Ushimaru.

Iron Chef Sakai tackles a difficult theme ingredient against challenger Hidetoshi Ushimaru.

Jinyi Gao goes against Iron Chef Chen, who has never lost except in the New Year's battle.

Jinyi Gao goes against Iron Chef Chen, who has never lost except in the New Year's battle.

Chen tries to take the Mr. Iron Chef title away from Michiba in the tournament final.

Chen tries to take the Mr. Iron Chef title away from Michiba in the tournament final.

Chen tries to take the Mr. Iron Chef title away from Michiba in the tournament final.

Iron Chef Chen now has to go against the reigning Mr. Iron Chef, Michiba.

Iron Chef Chen now has to go against the reigning Mr. Iron Chef, Michiba.