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Yukiko Kudo

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{{InfoBox Char
| name = Yukiko Kudo
| japanese-name = 工藤有希子 (Kudou Yukiko)
| english-name = Vivian Kudo
| image = Yukiko Kudo Profile.jpg
| age = 37<ref name=CD58>Conan Drill page 58</ref>
| gender = Female
| date-of-birth = Unknown<ref name=CD58/>
| relatives = [[Yusaku Kudo]] (husband) [[Shinichi Kudo]] (son)
| nicknames = The Night Baroness
| aliases = Yukiko Fujimine (maiden name) Fumiyo Edogawa Fumiyo Akechi
| first-appearance = Manga: Chapter 49 Anime: Episode 43
| appearances = {{:Yukiko Kudo Appearances}}
| cases-solved =
| keyhole = [[Volume 14]]
| japanese-voice = [[Sumi Shimamoto]]
| english-voice = [[Laurie Steele]]
| footnotes =
}}
'''{{nihongo|Yukiko Kudo|工藤有希子|Kudou Yukiko}}''' is the mother of [[Shinichi Kudo]] and, along with her husband [[Yusaku Kudo|Yusaku]], one of few characters who knows he is [[Conan Edogawa]]. She was once a famous actress, but retired after marrying Yusaku. She was also close friends with fellow actress, [[Sharon Vineyard]], both being excellent masters of disguise.

== Background ==
Yukiko was born in the Tosa Province (today's Kochi Prefecture, located in the southern portion of Shikoku), and became a fan of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakamoto_Ryoma Sakamoto Ryoma] after having played the part of his older sister Otome in a historical drama. (This role also made her internationally famous as a talented actress.)<ref>Manga Chapter 733: ''[[Volume 70#Kaitou Kid and Ryoma's Gunbelt|Kaitou Kid and Ryoma's Gunbelt]]''</ref> According to Gosho Aoyama, she is a descendant of the Japanese emperor Meiji. <ref>Shinichi Kudo by Gosho Aoyama chapter 2 page 7 websunday.net/Conan/shinichikudou/ref?19291</ref>

Despite her then-tender years as a student at Teitan High, Yukiko had a prospectively prosperous future in the film industry.<ref>Manga Chapter 414: Mama's Rival!?</ref> Thus it came as a major surprise to the world when, practically out of the blue, she married [[Yusaku Kudo]] and retired from acting.<ref>Manga Chapter 260: The Memorable Place</ref> She still retains good contacts in the acting and film industry, however, and has since become known as the "Night Baroness" (named after one of her husband's characters) after babbling out some clues provided by Yusaku on a live television show which helped solve a criminal case.<ref>Manga Chapter 342: Golden Apple 2</ref>

During her acting years, Yukiko went to a famous [[Toichi Kuroba|stage magician and disguise artist]] to learn the finer arts of disguise for a role she was preparing to play. There she met another actress who would become one of her closest friends, [[Sharon Vineyard]]. Until Sharon's (supposed) death, the two women stayed in touch, and Yukiko even attended her funeral, but her appearance was overshadowed by a small scandal involving Sharon's 'daughter', [[Chris Vineyard]]. Yukiko has since learned from her son about Chris/Sharon's secret life, a revelation which troubles her deeply.<ref>Manga Chapter 341: Golden Apple 1</ref><ref>Manga Chapter 433: The Truth Behind The Mask</ref>

Despite a certain rivalry for popularity in their high school years, which had culminated in a Miss Teitan Election, Yukiko is also a close friend of [[Eri Kisaki]], and (unlike Eri) finds her daughter [[Ran Mouri]], a perfect match for her son.<ref>Manga Chapter 342: Golden Apple 2</ref>

== Personality ==
[[Image:Eri and Yukiko.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Yukiko and her childhood friend, [[Eri Kisaki]].]]
Despite her adult age, Yukiko still behaves like a teenager. She is bubbly, overconfident and attention-seeking, and prefers to stand in the lime-light (literally) whenever possible. She can be prone to jealousy over Yusaku occasionally flirtatious behavior, and can demonstrate impulsive tendencies. She is an extremely reckless driver and very sensitive about her age: whenever her son ''dares'' to call her "oba-chan" in Japanese (in English, the closest equivalent would be "aunt"), she sets up such a furious face that Shinichi must quickly correct himself by calling her "onee-chan" ("older sister").

However, despite her faults, Yukiko is extremely loyal and cares for both her husband and her son (though a heavy streak of mischief causes her to often tease Shinichi). Her loyalty extends to her friends, as she thinks nothing of flying across the Pacific to help a friend from elementary school.<ref>{{cite book |last=Aoyama |first=Gosho |title=Detective Conan |volume=14 |publisher=Shogakukan |date=1997-03-18 |isbn=4-09-125044-0 |chapter=File 4 |language=Japanese |location=Tokyo|}}</ref> She takes pride in being an excellent actress and a mistress of disguise, able to fool even close friends and family with her skills.
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== Plot overview ==
=== Conan Edogawa Kidnapping Case ===
Yukiko first appearance was disguised as Fumiyo Edogawa, a woman claiming to be Conan's mom.
=== The Cornered Famous Detective! Two Big Murder Cases ===
After having a quarrel with her husband, Yukiko secretly returned to Japan. She then meets Ran and Conan in front of her house. She successfully covered for Conan who Ran suspected at that time.

== Relationships analysis ==
{{main|Kudo Family}}

== Character popularity ==
eBookJapan held a character popularity poll from April 12, 2011 to May 12, 2011 in which readers of Detective Conan (international included) could vote for their favorite character. Yukiko placed 17th in the poll with 37 votes out of the 5,883 that were cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ebookjapan.jp/ebj/special/conan/vote_kekka2.asp|title=『名探偵コナン』人気投票結|date=2011-05-12|publisher=eBookJapan|accessdate=2011-05-15}}</ref>

== Name origin ==
The name '''Yukiko Fujimine''' (藤峰) name comes from [[Lupin III]] character '''Fuji'''ko '''Mine''' and actress [[wikipedia:二階堂有希子|'''Yukiko''' Nikaido]] (the original voice of Fujiko). Her alias, '''Fumiyo''' (文代), comes from Fumiyo Akechi, wife of [[Edogawa Rampo]]'s [[Kogoro Akechi]].

== Different looks ==
{|
| style="vertical-align: top" | [[File:Yukiko_Before.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Yukiko's "Before" Appearance (Episode 43)]]
| style="vertical-align: top" | [[File:Yukiko_After.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Yukiko's "After" Appearance (Episode 621)]]
|}

== Quotes ==
{{cquote|Hey, you may be looking at my future daughter-in-law.|[[Shinichi Kudo's New York Case|Episode 286]]||talking about Ran}}
{{cquote|There's only two reasons for a girl to look at a boy like that: he has something on his face or she likes him.|[[Secret of the Touto Film Making Centre|Episode 335]]||talking to Conan about Haibara}}

== Trivia ==
==In other languages==
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{{CharLangItem|flag=US|English|Vivian|Kudo}}
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{{CharLangItem|flag=Saudi Arabia|Arabic|يوكويو Yokoyo|كودو Kodo}}
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== See also ==
* [[Characters]]
* [[Kudo Family]]
* [[Yukiko Kudo Appearances]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Characters who know Conan's identity]]
[[Category:Sleeping detectives]]

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Kaitou Kid Appearances

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== Manga ==

<onlyinclude>{{Appearances|chapters|Kaitou Kid|
[[Volume 16|'''File 156''': Chance Meeting]]
[[Volume 16|'''File 157''': Annihilation]]
[[Volume 16|'''File 158''': Presence]]
[[Volume 16|'''File 159''': Finale]]
[[Volume 20|'''File 192''': Run Away]]
[[Volume 20|'''File 193''': Within the Snow]]
[[Volume 20|'''File 194''': Suspect Behaviors]]
[[Volume 20|'''File 195''': Search]]
[[Volume 20|'''File 196''': From the Sky]]
[[Volume 30|'''File 299''': Meeting]]
[[Volume 30|'''File 300''': Tragedy]]
[[Volume 30|'''File 301''': Murder]]
[[Volume 30|'''File 302''': Sting]]
[[Volume 44|'''File 453''': Miracle]]
[[Volume 44|'''File 454''': Shock]]
[[Volume 44|'''File 455''': Panic]]
[[Volume 44|'''File 456''': Escape]]
[[Volume 46|'''File 475''': Seal]]
[[Volume 46|'''File 476''': Trick]]
[[Volume 46|'''File 477''': Sacred Treasure]]
[[Volume 46|'''File 478''': Immortal]]
[[Volume 53|'''File 544''': Guren]]
[[Volume 53|'''File 545''': Konjiki]]
[[Volume 53|'''File 546''': Seiran]]
[[Volume 53|'''File 547''': Junbaku]]
[[Volume 55|'''File 573''': Setting Sun]]
[[Volume 61|'''File 631''': Purple Nail]]
[[Volume 61|'''File 632''': Instant Movement]]
[[Volume 61|'''File 633''': Three Taboos]]
[[Volume 61|'''File 634''': Zero]]
[[Volume 64|'''File 674''': Iron Tanuki]]
[[Volume 65|'''File 675''': Hiding]]
[[Volume 65|'''File 676''': Unlocking]]
[[Volume 68|'''File 712''': Seiryu]]
[[Volume 68|'''File 713''': Suzaku]]
[[Volume 68|'''File 714''': Byakko]]
[[Volume 68|'''File 715''': Genbu]]
[[Manga|'''File 731''': Ryoma]]
[[Manga|'''File 732''': Breakthrough]]
[[Manga|'''File 733''': Clean Up]]
}}</onlyinclude>

== Anime ==

<onlyinclude>{{Appearances|episodes|Kaitou Kid|
[[Conan vs. Kaitou Kid|'''Episode 76''': Conan vs. Kaitou Kid (1 Hour Special)]]
[[Magic Lover's Murder Case|'''Episode 132''': Magic Lover's Murder Case (The Murder)]]
[[Magic Lover's Murder Case|'''Episode 133''': Magic Lover's Murder Case (The Suspicion)]]
[[Magic Lover's Murder Case|'''Episode 134''': Magic Lover's Murder Case (The Resolution)]]
[[Gathered Detectives! Shinichi vs. Kaito Kid|'''Episode 219''': Gathered Detectives! Shinichi vs. Kaito Kid (2 Hour Special)]]
[[Kaito Kid's Miracle Midair Walk|'''Episode 356''': Kaito Kid's Miracle Midair Walk (1 Hour Special)]]
[[Big Adventure in the Eccentric Mansion|'''Episode 394''': Big Adventure in the Eccentric Mansion (The Seal)]]
[[Big Adventure in the Eccentric Mansion|'''Episode 395''': Big Adventure in the Eccentric Mansion (The Mechanism)]]
[[Big Adventure in the Eccentric Mansion|'''Episode 396''': Big Adventure in the Eccentric Mansion (The Resolution)]]
[[Kaito Kid and the 4 Masterpieces|'''Episode 469''': Kaito Kid and the 4 Masterpieces (Part 1)]]
[[Kaito Kid and the 4 Masterpieces|'''Episode 470''': Kaito Kid and the 4 Masterpieces (Part 2)]]
[[Shinichi Kudō's Childhood Adventure|'''Episode 473''': Shinichi Kudō's Childhood Adventure (Part 2)]]
[[Kaitou Kid's Teleportation Magic|'''Episode 515''': Kaitou Kid's Teleportation Magic (1 Hour Special)]]
[[Kaitou Kid vs the Strongest Vault|'''Episode 537''': Kaitou Kid vs the Strongest Vault (Part 1)]]
[[Kaitou Kid vs the Strongest Vault|'''Episode 538''': Kaitou Kid vs the Strongest Vault (Part 2)]]
[[Timeless Sakura's Love|'''Episode 585''': Timeless Sakura's Love]]
[[The Kirin's Horn That Vanished into the Dark|'''Episode 586''': The Kirin's Horn That Vanished into the Dark]]
[[Kid vs. the Four Divine Detective Boys|'''Episode 587''': Kid vs. the Four Divine Detective Boys]]
[[The Ryoma Treasure Battle Between Conan and Kid|'''Episode 627''': The Ryoma Treasure Battle Between Conan and Kid (Part 1)]]
[[The Ryoma Treasure Battle Between Conan and Kid|'''Episode 628''': The Ryoma Treasure Battle Between Conan and Kid (Part 2)]]
}}</onlyinclude>

== Movies ==

<onlyinclude>{{Appearances|movies|Kaitou Kid|
[[The Last Wizard of the Century|'''Movie 3''': The Last Wizard of the Century]]
[[Magician of the Silver Sky|'''Movie 8''': Magician of the Silver Sky]]
[[The Private Eyes' Requiem|'''Movie 10''': The Private Eyes' Requiem]]
[[The Lost Ship in the Sky|'''Movie 14''': The Lost Ship in the Sky]]
}}</onlyinclude>

== OVAs ==

<onlyinclude>{{Appearances|ovas|Kaitou Kid|
[[Conan vs. Kid vs. Yaiba - The Grand Battle for the Treasured Sword!!|'''OVA 1''': Conan vs. Kid vs. Yaiba - The Grand Battle for the Treasured Sword!!]]
[[Conan, Kid, and the Crystal Mother|'''OVA 4''': Conan, Kid, and the Crystal Mother]]
[[Follow the Vanished Diamond! Conan & Heiji vs. Kid!|'''OVA 6''': Follow the Vanished Diamond! Conan & Heiji vs. Kid!]]
[[Kid in Trap Island|'''OVA 10''': Kid in Trap Island]]
[[Detective Conan Movie 8 Pre-Release Special]]
}}</onlyinclude>

== Specials ==

<onlyinclude>{{Appearances|specials|Kaitou Kid|
[[A Challenge Letter to Shinichi Kudo: Prologue Until Goodbye|'''Drama (2006)''': A Challenge Letter to Shinichi Kudo: Prologue Until Goodbye (cameo)]]
}}</onlyinclude>

== Openings ==

<onlyinclude>{{Appearances|openings|Kaitou Kid|
[[TRUTH ~A Great Detective of Love~|'''Opening 5''': TRUTH ~A Great Detective of Love~]]
[[GIRIGIRI chop|'''Opening 6''': GIRIGIRI chop]]
[[100 mono tobira|'''Opening 18''': 100 mono tobira]]
[[Ichibyougoto ni Love for you|'''Opening 23''': Ichibyougoto ni Love for you]]
[[Mysterious|'''Opening 24''': Mysterious]]
[[Revive|'''Opening 25''': Revive]]
[[Everlasting Luv|'''Opening 26''': Everlasting Luv]]
[[MAGIC|'''Opening 27''': MAGIC]]
[[As the Dew|'''Opening 28''': As the Dew]]
[[Summer Time Gone|'''Opening 29''': Summer Time Gone]]
[[Tear drops|'''Opening 30''': tear drops]]
[[Don't Wanna Lie|'''Opening 31''': Don't Wanna Lie]]
[[Misty Mystery|'''Opening 32 Special''': Misty Mystery]]
[[Misty Mystery|'''Opening 32''': Misty Mystery]]
}}</onlyinclude>

== Closings ==

== See also ==

* [[Kaitou Kid]]
* [[Kaito Kuroba]]
* [[Kaito Kuroba Appearances]]

[[Category:Appearances]]