Because you like John McClane in Die Hard

Benji Applebaum is not a total nerd. He also happens to be super into magic. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.

Carol Aird is driven to fight to make her life better, regardless the consequences. See them in Carol.

Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.

Sidney Prescott is trying to return to life as a regular, teenage girl – one who doesn't cause rooms to go silent when she walks in. See them in Scream.

With his perfectly combed hair and flashy military outfits, France can charm the pants off of anyone—well except his fellow nations, it seems. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Underneath Fakir's sarcastic exterior is a loyal friend. But his loyalty borders on being possessive of his friends. See them in Princess Tutu.

Nadia Vulvokov is a no-nonsense broad with a dark sense of humor and a flippant attitude. See them in Russian Doll.

The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Nozomu's name translates to despair, which is fitting for him. See them in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei.

He's a troubled insomniac in search of a moment to rest and a meaning to his existence. See them in Fight Club.

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!!.