Because you like Mako Mori in Pacific Rim

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A legendary warrior with a complicated relationship to the truth, Jaime Lannister is revered and reviled in equal measure See them in Game of Thrones.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.

Despite the undeniably awful turn her life has taken, Rachel handles herself with remarkable grace. See them in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl .

Sharply perceptive and stubbornly principled, Jane Eyre might not have a very loud voice, but she knows when and how to use it. See them in Jane Eyre.

A librarian and aspiring Egyptologist, Evie O'Connell would rather have her own adventures than just read about them. See them in The Mummy.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

Maka is determined to collect and purify 99 Kishin eggs– human souls that have been corrupted by evil– and one witch soul. See them in Soul Eater.

Fiercely independent and extremely hot-blooded, Ryuko Matoi prefers to work alone. See them in Kill la Kill.

A daring conman, Flynn Rider is so charismatic that you might not mind when he steals from you. See them in Tangled.