Because you like Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter Series
A crabby troll, Karkat Vantas is perpetually angry about his lot in life. See them in Homestuck.
Hannah Baker is a buoyant spirit broken by the cruelties of high school. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .
Don't ask the ruthless queen of the Tokyo underworld any questions unless you're fine with losing a limb. See them in Kill Bill vol. 1.
Simba just can't wait to be king, but he's got a lot of growing up to do first. See them in The Lion King.
This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.
The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.
Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.
Ellie is more world-weary than most 14-year-olds. You would be too if your world was infested with zombies. See them in The Last of Us.
A natural leader, Clarke Griffin dispenses both justice and mercy, and she does it all while being selflessly humble. See them in The 100.
Mikasa Ackerman is a near-perfect soldier who won't break her stone-faced expression whether she's killing foes or protecting loved ones. See them in Attack on Titan.
Greenpeace? No, this brave eco-terrorist is waging Greenwar. See them in Final Fantasy Series.