Ran
CharacterRan is a gentle young villager from the Land of Rice Fields. When bandits overrun her community, she recognizes a band of passing travelers as Konoha ninja and pleads with them to step in and defend her home.
Appearance
She keeps her long brown hair bound into twin ponytails, with a single loose strand falling between her brown eyes. Her dress is modest, worn over a red garment and finished with a plain sash and slippers.
Personality
A warm, kindhearted nature defines her.
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History
Realizing the travelers are shinobi, Ran begs Neji, Tenten, Naruto, and Menma to rid her village of the bandit clan tormenting it. Their initial refusal, bound by an ongoing mission and the need for their own village's approval, leaves her crestfallen. She watches quietly as her brother Nan leads the ninja to a field of graves, and her spirits lift when Naruto and Menma promise to help regardless.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ran in Naruto?
This Ran is a gentle young villager from the Land of Rice Fields. When bandits overrun her community, she recognizes a group of passing travelers as Konoha ninja and pleads with them to defend her home.
Where is Ran from in Naruto?
Ran comes from a village in the Land of Rice Fields, a community that comes under attack by a bandit clan.
What does Ran ask of Naruto and his companions?
Ran begs Neji, Tenten, Naruto, and Menma to rid her village of the bandit clan tormenting it. She is crestfallen when they initially refuse due to an ongoing mission, but her spirits lift once Naruto and Menma promise to help anyway.
What is Ran's personality like?
Ran is defined by a warm, kindhearted nature.
Who is Ran's brother?
Ran's brother is Nan, who leads the visiting ninja to a field of graves in their village.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Masashi Kishimoto.
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