Because you like Dean Moriarty in On the Road

Ciel Phantomhive is a haughty teenage nobleman who doesn't suffer fools gladly. See them in Black Butler.

While he might be too cool for school, Soul isn't too cool to do the right thing. See them in Soul Eater.

A fourth grader without a moral compass, Eric Cartman lives on KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Cheesy Poofs. See them in South Park.

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.

Madoka Kaname's new world of witches is challenging her optimism. Still, even in the worst of circumstances, she holds onto hope. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Megamind is searching for purpose in a supervillain life without a superhero to fight. See them in Megamind.

Winry Rockbell is an energetic tomboy mechanic with an empathetic streak. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

Just a hint of human emotion lurks under the enigmatic exterior of Rei Ayanami. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Number Five is a 58-year-old man trapped in his 13-year-old body. See them in The Umbrella Academy.