Because you like Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted
Joe West is overprotective and secretive when his children are involved. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Jenna Rink is physically 30 but emotionally 13. She has a better excuse than most. See them in 13 Going on 30.
Convinced that the world is conspiring against him, Tatsuhiro's reconciled himself to his fate as a shut-in. See them in Welcome to the NHK.
Hotheaded and arrogant, Kaneda is nevertheless fiercely protective of the biker gang he leads. See them in Akira.
Equal parts funny and neurotic, Cory Matthews has a warm and generous spirit. See them in Boy Meets World.
Faith balances her adventurous thrill-seeking attitude with a righteous passion for justice. See them in Mirror's Edge.
A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.
Jax Teller can be cool or vengeful, calm or wrathful, depending on the situation. See them in Sons of Anarchy.
Dazai Osamu's last goal in life would be to commit double suicide with a beautiful woman. Unfortunately, no one he meets seems to share the same interest. See them in Bungou Stray Dogs.
Wanting more out of life, Pam Beesly has a job she isn't crazy about and is engaged to a guy she's not sure is "The One." See them in The Office.
His murderous megalomania aside, Loki is quite charming. Just don't mention his strapping older brother; he's a tad jealous. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Liv Moore is a sarcastic high-achiever turned morally conflicted zombie. See them in iZombie.