Ran's character traits

[ShiraKiryuu]

Except that Kogoro and Eri aren't divorced, just living separately.

[randompi314159]

I really like Ran because she's not so...independent as some of the heroines I read about (at least here in the US).  She's still vulnerable, not so much of a "I don't need help, I don't need a man, I don't need anyone but me" type character.  I guess I'm trying to say that she's not "Super Ran" and I really like that.

But that type of character trait for a heroine is too mainstream.

Depending on the perspective one views the DC and other past experience, I could see both perspectives. I believe Japan is an collectivistic society while America is a individualistic, so having Ran the way she is seems to naturally fit in perfectly with collectivistic views where everyone is interdependent. While growing up in America, we view things displaying independence and there was the whole women's suffrage you to and independence thing going on. So if you were to view this with a more western perspective and wanting to see something different from independent women and what not, then Ran's character would be rather appealing. Whereas, if you'd rather see a character as independent, Ran wouldn't be as great of an example as opposed to some of the other characters.

Personally, I liked both Ran and Haibara from the moment they were both introduced, as both had characteristics that stood out and admirable, though like most, I liked how Haibara was before but at least she has shown growth throughout the series.

[Ran-neechan16]

Has anyone added motherly to the list?
She totally acts like she's Conan and Kogoro's mother.
(Between taking care of the chores, shopping, cooking, finances, emotional support, and bedtimes... PLUS school... I don't know how she does it. I know I couldn't.  )

[ProfParanoia]

Ran has seen her parent's divorce, her father become a drunk, and her boyfriend disappear. Tough life.

That's like 75% of the girls in my town

[Kleene Onigiri]

Ran has seen her parent's divorce, her father become a drunk, and her boyfriend disappear. Tough life.

That's like 75% of the girls in my town

Then return to your girls finally! D:

Except that Kogoro and Eri aren't divorced, just living separately.

I'm not sure if that's really much "better".
Ran sees that her parents still love each other, but they are not really together. She tries to get them back together, but every time it fails (usually because Kogoro does something stupid ). It's quite depressing that way.
If they would break up completely, at least both could look for a new partner and Ran wouldn't have any hope that they come back together and wouldn't get disappointed every time.
Ran is stuck in the endless DC world time where her parents are separated and where Shinichi is gone too.
Poor Ran. Forever alone T_T

Tho we all know that Eri and Kogoro will come back together once <3 Don't give up Ran! <3

[1Kaito]

I pretty much like both characters, but I had a preference for Ai before. However, now I like Ran more given what Haibara has become. The Ai I like is lonely, depressed and suicidal. 

She tries to kill herself once or twice and suddenly shes labeled as "suicidal"

[Wakarimashita]

I pretty much like both characters, but I had a preference for Ai before. However, now I like Ran more given what Haibara has become. The Ai I like is lonely, depressed and suicidal.  ;D

She tries to kill herself once or twice and suddenly shes labeled as "suicidal"

And had she succeeded, she would have been labeled as "dead", now that would have been outrageous, don't you think ?  

[Miyao]

I pretty much like both characters, but I had a preference for Ai before. However, now I like Ran more given what Haibara has become. The Ai I like is lonely, depressed and suicidal.  ;D

She tries to kill herself once or twice and suddenly shes labeled as "suicidal"

And had she succeeded, she would have been labeled as "dead", now that would have been outrageous, don't you think ?  

Lolol yeah i agree to that. Lonely, depressed, suicidal Hihihi~
I love Ran because she's amazing just the way she is. Haha
And I love her with Shinichi even more. xD

[Baritsu Master]

It's sad when your friends put the word 'poor' in front of your name. Poor,sad, suicidal, lonely, depressed Ran. Does Shinichi think he'll be able to waltz right in some day and solve all her anxieties? I don't think so!

[Miyao]

It's sad when your friends put the word 'poor' in front of your name. Poor,sad, suicidal, lonely, depressed Ran. Does Shinichi think he'll be able to waltz right in some day and solve all her anxieties? I don't think so!

Uhh... Poor,sad, suicidal, lonely, depressed Ran? Are you sure you are referring to the right person? 
And Shinichi doesn't even show a hint that he's getting tired of Ran. Hah. 
In fact, he's so wanting to be with her. 

[red.orchid]

[align=left]Speaking about Ran's  traits, today I read a DC Special Volume. I took a glance and found out there was a part devoting Mouri Ran ^^ which the tittle said "Handbook which helps you become an ideal girl". And the only model was Mouri Ran.

1. Responsibility for the household. The image shows the scene of Ran making tea when Occhan was talking to the guest. Nothing special, eh? However this simple action is considered good manner.

2. Being a good older sister (= feminine instincts). In the image, Ran wiped the dirt/blood stain out of Conan’s  (baby) face + wondered why Shinichi and Conan had bad cold at the same time. Besides, it said girls shouldn’t indulge small children too much, lol.
3. Being thoughtful, careful, awared of how to educate/bringing up children. In the image, Ran complained of Conan calling her “Ranâ€

[kirite]

1.  Always smiling, unless she's with Shinichi:

Ran doesn't show her emotion in front of other people, either it's because she doesn't want people to worry about her or because she doesn't feel that it's the polite thing to do (like telling creeps to eff off before she rips their arms off, etc).  She was also ^_^ when she punched a pole in the first chapter, so she smiles to hide her scary angry face too~  The only person she will really cry to is Shinichi and recently Conan because she finds them dependable.

2.  Sonoko's bodyguard + attack dog person

Well it's not question that Ran is Sonoko's body guard.  She would risk her life for Sonoko and would always protect her.  (But then you can say she would do that for everyone).

As for attack guard...

Sonoko:  Go Ran!

Ran:  *kicks guy in the face without hesitation*

Guy:  I-I'm innocent.....*falls over dead*  

(I can just picture Sonoko giving Ran pats and a cookie or something LOL)

3.  Loyal friend:

She always tries to help and protect her friends.  She doesn't take Sonoko's money because she wants to be Sonoko's friend forever.  She will strip in the middle of downtown Tokyo because she doesn't want Kazuha to feel bad about her and Heiji.  And she'll cook, patch up, run after, smack, console, advise and wait for Shinichi because he's her best friend.  

4.  Unsure of herself:

She makes the right deductions, but she just doesn't trust herself enough to say them out loud.  Probably the effects of having a detective genius best childhood friend rofl.

[Shuusgirl]

I really like Ran because she's not so...independent as some of the heroines I read about (at least here in the US).  She's still vulnerable, not so much of a "I don't need help, I don't need a man, I don't need anyone but me" type character.  I guess I'm trying to say that she's not "Super Ran" and I really like that.

But that type of character trait for a heroine is too mainstream.

Depending on the perspective one views the DC and other past experience, I could see both perspectives. I believe Japan is an collectivistic society while America is a individualistic, so having Ran the way she is seems to naturally fit in perfectly with collectivistic views where everyone is interdependent. While growing up in America, we view things displaying independence and there was the whole women's suffrage you to and independence thing going on. So if you were to view this with a more western perspective and wanting to see something different from independent women and what not, then Ran's character would be rather appealing. Whereas, if you'd rather see a character as independent, Ran wouldn't be as great of an example as opposed to some of the other characters.

Personally, I liked both Ran and Haibara from the moment they were both introduced, as both had characteristics that stood out and admirable, though like most, I liked how Haibara was before but at least she has shown growth throughout the series.

Thank you, that's what I meant.  It's not that independence is bad, it's just I'm tired of the inundation of it when I read.  I prefer my heroines (and heroes for that matter) to be connected with other characters.

1.  Always smiling, unless she's with Shinichi:

Ran doesn't show her emotion in front of other people, either it's because she doesn't want people to worry about her or because she doesn't feel that it's the polite thing to do (like telling creeps to eff off before she rips their arms off, etc).  She was also ^_^ when she punched a pole in the first chapter, so she smiles to hide her scary angry face too~  The only person she will really cry to is Shinichi and recently Conan because she finds them dependable.

I LOVE that she's not some emo chick who thinks her life is over and wants everyone to feel sorry for her 'cause her life is hard.  She's selfless enough to put her wants aside and pretend like everything's fine because she knows people need her to be strong.

[redangelran]

I might be wrong, but I believe that Ran also has some of these traits:

-Honest/Genuine
-Slight lack of confidence (She seems rather confident when it comes to Karate, but when it comes to something that is not her field (ie. deduction), she lacks confidence. Although this can be a result of having a childhood friend as brilliant as Shinichi is)
-Imaginative (To some extent. Unlike many people, she's open minded/imaginative enough to even consider the possibility of Shinichi being shrunk)
-Sensitive, emotional (We've seen this several times, and she does get worked up over small things every so often)
-can be logical and intelligent--emotions don't stop her from thinking either
-dependable, responsible/has a strong sense of duty--She cares for her father after her mother left, and even when other people don't care where Conan has gone, she still goes out of her way to find him and keep him out of trouble. She also bothers to clean Shinichi's house when he has not shown up for such a long time.

She's also a bit of a peacemaker, being someone who seems to dislike conflict. We've seen her trying to mend her parents' relationship several times. Ran also makes a great deal of effort to build meaningful, instead of shallow, relationships with people. For instance, she didn't want to use Sonoko's money for the wrong reasons, since she wants to be a friend to Sonoko, not someone who would use Sonoko simply due to the fact that she is rich.

In addition, she has a tendency to look at the general overview of things/situations, causing her to miss small details. This is likely why I believe that she is unable to discover Conan's identity after many tries--when Conan fools her, she misses the small details that refute what Conan claims, causing her to believe that Conan does not equal Shinichi.

She has many good traits, but some that are not exactly the best traits. But that's what makes Ran a realistic character, in some ways. I believe that she is a fairly well rounded character.

i love the one who made this..haha

[Baritsu Master]

There is an ad series made by Tiger Claw (martial arts shoe) Company, which always shows a girl in TC shoes taking down a mugger with a kick to the face (always leaving a footprint). The ad makes me think of Ran, and her trait of being able to defend herself.