Because you like Frances Houseman in Dirty Dancing

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!!.

Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.

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

For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.

Rainbow Dash's interests include flying, playing pranks, and generally being themost awesome pony around. See them in My Little Pony.

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

He's the great Black Star, and he's come to assassinate you. See them in Soul Eater.

Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.

Ahsoka Tano hopes to be a very powerful and knowledgeable Jedi one day. See them in The Clone Wars.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

Tattoos, bad boys, and heroin: Jane Margolis is learning that some vices are more dangerous than others. See them in Breaking Bad.