Because you like Claire Colburn in Elizabethtown
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.
As a monster-hunter cursed with supernatural abilities, Geralt of Rivia is a cynic burdened by scruples in an unscrupulous world. See them in The Witcher.
An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.
Driven, resentful, and ruthless, Mello is an emotional powder keg. It's only a matter of time before he explodes. See them in Death Note.
Rick Sanchez is a gruff, alcoholic mad scientist, with the emphasis on "mad." See them in Rick and Morty.
Tamaki Suoh is always the star of the scene because he's the one making a scene. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.
Foul mouthed and disturbingly comfortable with violence, Hit-Girl is a precocious assassin who doesn't need anyone's protection. See them in Kick-Ass.
Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.
Spike Spiegel is a bounty-hunter with a laidback style and lightning-quick moves. See them in Cowboy Bebop.
Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.
Yuri Plisetsky's a hotheaded punk off the ice, incredible artist on it. See them in Yuri on Ice.