Because you like Marjane Satrapi in Persepolis

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

Darlene is a free-spirited hacktivist who follows her own moral compass. See them in Mr. Robot.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Riley Blue is trying to outrun her bad luck, but she might not be fast enough. See them in Sense8.

Empathetic Nausicaa embraces all forms of life, even those that might scare other people. See them in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

There are rumors that the Spirit was an Egyptian Pharaoh in his past, but without any memories, he doesn't know how true they are. See them in Yu-Gi-Oh! .

As the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya is a spectator in the fencing matches fought over her and her power "to revolutionize the world." See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

We're all puppets. Dr. Manhattan is just a puppet who can see the strings. See them in Watchmen.