Kogoro Mouri is a fictional character from the popular anime and manga series Detective Conan, created by Gosho Aoyama. He is a private detective known for his bumbling personality and tendency to take credit for the work of others, particularly that of the series' protagonist, Shinichi Kudo, who operates under the alias Conan Edogawa. Kogoro is often depicted as a heavy drinker and a bit of a womanizer, but he has a good heart. He is the father of Ran Mouri, who is a key character in the series. Despite his flaws, Kogoro occasionally solves cases, usually with the help of Conan, who provides him with crucial clues.