Because you like Juliet Starling in Lollipop Chainsaw

A self-proclaimed diva, Mercedes Jones is on the hunt for a stage worthy of her talents. See them in Glee.

V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.

A laid-back stoner, Ben Stone wasn't planning on life's ultimate responsibility. See them in Knocked Up.

Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.

Stoic, cynical, and independent, Homura Akemi is an alluring enigma. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Donatello might come off as a tad nerdy, but don't let his geekiness fool you. He's a trained ninja and a skilled fighter. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

She's a survivor of gunshots, of being buried alive, nand of paralysis. And now Beatrix Kiddo is going to make her abusers pay. See them in Kill Bill vol. 1.

Frank N. Furter is just a sweet transvestite with some not-so-sweet plans. See them in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Anyone who's said "Don't worry, it's just a dream" never met Freddy Krueger. See them in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Yukiteru is a reclusive observer who would rather watch life go by than participate in it. See them in The Future Diary.

Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.

Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.