Because you like Mario in Super Mario Bros.

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

After alien Haruko rides in on her Vespa, giant robots spouting from Naota Nandaba's forehead soon become the least of his worries. See them in FLCL.

Casey Gardner is an angsty teenage girl with quite a bit of sass that keeps getting her in trouble. See them in Atypical.

Elizabeth Harmon loves to win at chess, but competitive pressure and her past are taking a toll. See them in The Queen's Gambit.

Intelligent Adele is soft spoken yet brimming with emotion. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.

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

Although Thomas Sharpe is an English baronet, he doesn't have a Shilling to his name. He's in America to sell his invention and marry rich. See them in Crimson Peak.

Mikey Waters would rather sell his body than rob anybody. See them in My Own Private Idaho.

After years of being a nerdy loner, Seth Cohen can't wait to shower charm on his newfound friends. See them in The O.C..

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

Talking to a stranger on a train is the best decision Jesse Wallace ever made. See them in Before Sunrise.