Because you like Lucille Sharpe in Crimson Peak

When dealing with a half-demon partner and a world of violence, Kagome Higurashi has plenty of chances for her true courage to shine. See them in Inuyasha.

A precocious 11-year-old, Satsuki Kusakabe is not quite as grown up as she pretends to be. See them in My Neighbor Totoro.

Courteous, dangerous, and powerful, Kaname Kuran controls an entire court of vampires. Very, very pretty vampires. See them in Vampire Knight.

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

The incomplete experiment of an inventor, Edward Scissorhands was left with blades instead of hands and an unpolished understanding of the world. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.

Vivian Ward is a no-nonsense working girl with fairy-tale dreams. See them in Pretty Woman.

Cinder has been beaten down by the world, but she's learning that her cyborg abilities are pretty helpful. See them in Cinder .

A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.

The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.

Greenpeace? No, this brave eco-terrorist is waging Greenwar. See them in Final Fantasy Series.