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Given his ability to wrench street signs from the ground, Shizuo Heiwajima is a useful one to have in dangerous Ikekuburo. See them in Durarara!!.
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Jacob Kowalski is just a baker caught up in an otherworldly adventure. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Felicity Smoak is a brilliant hacker who nonetheless becomes tongue-tied in front of attractive men. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Toby Cavanaugh has trouble avoiding being manipulated. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
A responsible kid, Hugo Cabret is still capable of flights of fancy. See them in Hugo.
Hiro is a free-spirit and remarkable genius who loves bot fighting and problem-solving. See them in Big Hero 6.
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