Disclaimer: I do not own Mazinger Z, Power Rangers or Death Battle. This story is purely for entertainment. No profit is being made from it.

Author's Note: This story has no connection to my previous Mazinger Z/Power Rangers crossover.


"Epic battles between giant robots have enthralled people all over the world for many years. Today we present another, although this one will be a little different than most. This clash will take place not on the ground but high above in the skies overhead."

"Plus, the pilots of these mighty mechs are two cute teenage girls!"

"Kimberly Ann Hart, the original Mighty Morphin' Pink Ranger."

"And Yumi Sayaka, member of the Photon Power Labs Robot Corps. She's Iris and I'm Zeke."

"And it's our job to analyse their weapons, armour and skills to find out who would win… a Death Battle!"


Kimberly the Pink Ranger

"Kimberly Ann Hart was one of five overbearing and overemotional humans, that is to say teenagers, recruited by the wise sage Zordon to protect Earth from the evil intergalactic sorceress Rita Repulsa," said Iris. "While Kimberly initially declined, she soon changed her mind when Rita sent a squad of her Putty Patrollers to attack the teens."

"Since then, Kimberly went on to become an exemplary Power Ranger, defending Earth from Rita and later from Rita's boss, the even more powerful Lord Zedd," said Zeke. "Kimberly remained on the team after the original Red, Black and Yellow Rangers departed. Of the original five she is the second longest-serving, surpassed only by Billy the Blue Ranger. She's also well-known for her relationship with Tommy Oliver, the Green and later White Ranger."

"Quite right Zeke" Iris agreed. "As one of the longest-serving original Rangers Kimberly has a lot of skill and experience. Even without her powers she's a top-level gymnast able to pull off some incredible feats of tumbling and balance. In battle she uses her agility to maneuver easily around the battlefield and somersault through the air."

"Of course, as impressive as that is, leaping and flipping around can only do so much good in an actual fight" Zeke pointed out. "Fortunately, Kimberly is also well-trained in hand-to-hand combat, easily able to handle the likes of Putty Patrollers even without her powers. Her specific martial arts styles are unconfirmed but given her strong emphasis on kicks she's most likely a taekwondo specialist. She occasionally uses other techniques, such as aikido-style throws, but kicks are by far her most common method of attack."

"But when her own abilities aren't enough Kimberly can use her Power Morpher to become the Pink Ranger" Iris added. "In this form her speed and strength are increased to superhuman levels. Most impressive by far is her durability. See that suit may look like regular spandex but in fact it generates a protective energy field around the wearer. The Power Rangers can survive falls from the Megazord, a robot the size of a skyscraper, without sustaining injury. They've been blasted by various projectiles, including laser beams and energy bolts, been struck with various types of bludgeoning and edged weapons wielded by super-strong monsters, and each time they've been knocked down only to get up again without a scratch."

Zeke grinned. "Morphing into a Power Ranger also gives Kimberly some cool weapons. The Blade Blaster is a standard-issue sidearm used by all five of the core Rangers. It converts from a laser pistol to a short sword for close-quarters combat. Two weapons for the price of one! Additionally, Kimberly also has her signature weapon the Power Bow, a longbow which shoots explosive arrows. By far the best though is the giant robot we mentioned earlier, the Crane Ninja Zord!"

"The Ninja Zords were created to replace the Thunder Zords after they were destroyed in battle" Iris explained. "Kimberly's signature Zord is the Crane which forms the head of the Ninja Megazord. It is twenty-one metres in length, fifteen point six metres in width, weighs six hundred tons and has a top flight speed of Mach two. For armaments the Crane Ninja Zord is fitted with two wing-mounted laser cannons capable of damaging giant monsters. Like the other Ninja Zords it draws power directly from the Morphin Grid, the same universal energy field that the Rangers powers come from."

"The Crane Zord is an impressive machine but it somewhat lacks raw power, being designed to operate as part of a group with the other Ninja Zords," said Zeke. "Likewise, Kimberly herself is used to having four or five other Rangers to aid her. But make no mistake, she's a force to be reckoned with, having defeated numerous Putties while unmorphed, and personally destroyed two of Rita's monsters the Terror Toad and the Snizzard. Morphinominal!"


Yumi Sayaka

"Yumi Sayaka is the daughter of Professor Yumi Yanosuke, director of the Photon Power Laboratory. Alongside her boyfriend Kabuto Koji, pilot of the mighty robot Mazinger Z, and the Robot Corps, she fights to protect the lab and the deposit of Japanium ore it was built over from falling into the hands of the ruthless Dr. Hell."

Zeke looked confused. "Japanium? Are you kidding me Iris?"

"No that is actually what it's called. Anyway, when Koji and his little brother were attacked by robotic Mechanical Beasts, Sayaka came to their aid in her original robot Aphrodite A. Although her robot wasn't designed for combat, she always did the best she could, providing Kabuto Koji with much-needed support and guidance. Aphrodite A was eventually destroyed and replaced with the upgraded Venus A. Finally, after many battles Sayaka assisted her father and comrades in a dangerous plan to lure Dr. Hell into the open by using the Photon Lab itself as bait. The plan worked and Dr. Hell was defeated while his headquarters, Bardos Island, was completely destroyed."

"You know with a name like Dr. Hell is it any wonder that guy became a supervillain?" Zeke asked.

"I admit I'd be wary of getting a checkup from him" Iris agreed. "Back on topic, while Sayaka doesn't have any hand-to-hand fighting skills that we know of, she is an excellent pilot and motorcyclist. She has keen reflexes that allowed her to evade a volley of spears fired by Dr. Hell's henchman Viscount Pygman. In the same incident she was able to bring her bike to a smooth halt on top of the robot Million after being forced off a cliff. She's also shown herself to be a more than capable markswoman, being able to hit Pygman with a mini-rocket launcher, a weapon that is not exactly designed for precision shooting. Notably she did this while looking over her shoulder, again not exactly optimum firing conditions."

"That's pretty impressive" Zeke commented. "Sayaka pilots Venus A, which unlike her previous robot, Aphrodite A, was designed specifically for battle. It is powered by a Photonic Power engine and constructed out of Super Alloy Z, the same alloy as Mazinger Z, which gives it incredible durability. The robot's 'hair' contains thrusters that allow flight. For armaments Venus A is equipped with two Photon Beam emitters in its antenna and a pair of Super Alloy Z blades attached to its forearms. These blades can be fired at an opponent and then return to Venus A boomerang-style. Also, like Aphrodite A, the humanoid design allows Venus A to employ unarmed fighting techniques, as shown when it landed a knife-hand strike on Pygman."

Iris nodded. "As I said before Sayaka is an excellent pilot. Even with just Aphrodite A she managed to defeat Talos Mechanical Beasts which, while lacking the more powerful weapons of their more specialised brethren, are still highly dangerous. Aboard Venus A she destroyed multiple Mechanical Beasts. It's worth noting though that Sayaka doesn't have much experience battling sapient opponents. That could prove to be a problem here. All the same she has proven herself to be a worthy opponent that should not be underestimated."

"I'll drink to that," said Zeke. "Before we begin it's time for a quick word from our special guests, Tommy Oliver and Kabuto Koji." He turned to said guests, both of whom were sitting at a nearby table. "Any thoughts on this match-up guys?"

Koji laughed. "Sayaka will win this easy! I bet she'd win even if she were still in Aphrodite A!"

"No way. Kimberly's got this in the bag" Tommy replied.

"We'll soon see about that you…"

"Easy boys, the match is about to start." said Iris. "All right, the combatants are set. Let's end this debate once and for all. Zeke, if you please?"

"Sure. It's time for a Death Battle!"


Venus A soared through the sky with Yumi Sayaka carefully monitoring her instruments from inside the cockpit. She opened a communication channel to the Photon Lab. "Father this is Sayaka. No sign of Mechanical Beasts so far."

"Good. Make one more sensor sweep of the area and then return to base" Professor Yumi's voice issued from over the speaker.

"Understood father."

Unknown to Sayaka, on the ground below Kimberly Hart was idly strolling along admiring the flowers. Hearing the sudden roar of powerful engines, she looked up to see a giant robot flying overhead. She immediately raised her communicator and said, "Zordon, Rita and Zedd have sent down another monster!"

There was no reply, only the hissing of static.

"I'll have to do this myself. It's Morphin time! Pink Ranger Power!"

She morphed into the Pink Ranger in a flash of light. Kimberly instantly summoned the Crane Ninja Zord and teleported aboard. "All right you evil junk pile, time to take you down."

In Venus A's cockpit Sayaka spotted something closing in on her fast and took evasive maneuvers as the Crane Zord fired its laser cannons. Venus A banked to port just in time and the beams hurtled past.

"Father, I'm under attack by a Mechanical Beast!"

"Hold on Sayaka! I'm sending the Robot Corps to assist you."

"It's okay. Venus A can handle one Mechanical Beast. I'll contact you if I need help."

"All right" he said reluctantly. "Be careful Sayaka."

"I will father. Out."

Venus A did a half-roll and returned fire. The Crane Zord swerved to starboard and the Photon Beams zipped past. Both robots flew circles around each other while firing their weapons, but neither was able to land a hit on their opponent.

"Time for a new strategy," said Kimberly. She veered off towards the open desert and activated her thrusters. The Crane Zord shot away from her opponent. "Ha! Eat my dust!"

"It must be going after some other target" said Sayaka. "I have to follow." She gunned her own robot's engines and took off in pursuit.

Kimberly headed for a site she knew well, the great rocky chasm that Angel Grove's sister town, Stone Canyon was named for. She dived down into the canyon and weaved expertly through the treacherous twists and turns, sometimes missing the stone walls by mere centimetres.

"Come and get me, you big dumb monster" Kimberly muttered. She was sure that her enemy would follow her into the canyon. After all it was just one Ranger without any of the others to help her. Surely one of Zedd and Rita's monsters would be certain of an easy win.

"That's strange. Why did it dive into the canyon?" Sayaka wondered as Venus A followed from above. "Is it trying to lure me into a trap? I'm not falling for it!"

Kimberly was caught by surprise and barely managed to dodge a volley of Photon beams coming down from above. She pulled back on the control stick and the Crane Zord climbed back up into the sky. A burst of acceleration from the thrusters sent it up into a loop that brought it up and over Venus A. As the Crane Zord completed its arc it unleashed another volley of laser fire.

Venus A rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the deadly beams. In the cockpit Sayaka frowned. She'd determined that her opponent was a smaller target and was also the faster and more maneuverable of the two. Her frown eased as a plan formed in her mind.

You're not the only thing that can loop around she thought. "Z Cutter!"

Venus A swept its arms out and the blades attached to its forearms were launched through the air. Seeing them approach Kimberly grinned behind her helmet as she easily evaded the attack.

"You'll have to do better than that."

But even as she spoke the whirling Z blades spun around like a pair of boomerangs and came hurtling down towards her. This time she was unable to react quickly enough and the blades sliced right through the Crane Zord's neck.

Kimberly screamed as the cockpit was sent spinning backwards, end over end, before plummeting out of the sky while the main body of the decapitated Zord went into a nosedive. Both went down into the depths of the canyon. Seconds later there was a huge explosion and a fireball rose into the air from the great crack in the ground.

Venus A flew back up into the sky and after a quick victory roll Sayaka contacted the Photon Lab.

"This is Sayaka. I've successfully destroyed the Mechanical Beast."

"Well done Sayaka, I'm very proud of you" her father replied.

"Thank you father" she said with a broad smile. "I'm heading home now."

She closed the channel and turned Venus A around as she set a course for the Photon Lab.


"Noooo!" Tommy cried. He covered his face and began weeping into his hands.

"Yes!" Koji yelled as he punched the air triumphantly. "Go Sayaka!"

A door opened and Sayaka stepped through. Koji jumped up and ran to greet her, taking her hands in his. "That was amazing Sayaka! I knew you'd do it!"

She giggled. "Thanks Koji-kun."

"Cheer up Tommy. You'll find someone else," said Zeke. He patted the distraught Tommy on the back while Koji and Sayaka stared into each other's eyes.

"The Crane Zord had a number of advantages over Venus A. It's smaller, making it a more difficult target, faster and more maneuverable" Iris explained. "However, Venus A had the ability to attack from unexpected angles by using its Z blades, something Kimberly was completely unprepared for."

"Sayaka used that exact tactic against Baron Ashura's personal Mechanical Beast" Zeke added. "That thing only survived because it had the ability to split in half. Too bad the Crane Zord doesn't have that property."

"There's also the fact that Sayaka is simply a better pilot than Kimberly" Iris said. "Kimberly has a lot of experience flying aerial robots, having previously piloted the Pterodactyl Dino Zord and the Firebird Thunder Zord, but all of her skill in this area came from morphing. It is confirmed that when the Rangers morph, they receive the knowledge of how to operate their Zords."

"So it's basically like they're cheating?" Zeke asked.

"That's right. Sayaka by contrast, actually learned how to pilot her robots. This gave her a much greater degree of insight and understanding than Kimberly's pre-programmed knowledge provided her."

"That's what happens when you take shortcuts" Zeke mused.

"Exactly. The winner is Yumi Sayaka."