Because you like Lloyd Dobler in Say Anything

The only defense Earth has against alien invaders are giant robots in the hands of pilots like Kaworu. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Lady Bird's heart is in the right place, usually, but even the purest of people can fall sway to the havoc-wreaking traps of senior year. See them in Lady Bird.

Effy Stonem is cool and collected with a wry smile on her face and a cigarette between her lips. See them in Skins.

Quicksilver is a cocky speedster who could run around the world in the time it's taking you to read this. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

If it means fulfilling her ambitions, Satsuki Kiryuin will show neither shame nor hesitation. See them in Kill la Kill.

He's a get rich or die tryin' kind of raccoon. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Carl Gallagher is a budding psychopath fascinated with rule breaking. See them in Shameless.

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

Yuki Cross is a cheerful, funny, bold young woman with hidden insecurities. See them in Vampire Knight.

Ex-adviser to the king and most powerful sorceress, Yennefer is determined to be even stronger to attain her freedom in a war-torn world. See them in The Witcher.

Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.