Because you like Yoshi in Super Mario Bros.

Terence Fletcher is a brutal and unflinchingly strict music teacher hell-bent on whipping his students into shape. See them in Whiplash.

This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Rarity has been dreaming of the day her designs will dazzle Canterlot. See them in My Little Pony.

Poussey Washington is a former army brat who loves to read and loves her friends. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Adored, honored, and, most of all, feared, Miranda Priestly has the fashion industry in the palm of her hand. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.

Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.

Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.

Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

The ever-cheerful Tonks can change her appearance at will, but she can't seem to get rid of her clumsiness. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Anakin Skywalker is said to be the chosen one, who will destroy the evil Sith. But he struggles with Jedi ideals as he grows in power. See them in Star Wars Series.

L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.