Because you like Dewey Finn in School of Rock

Scott Pilgrim's superhero suit is just a video game t-shirt and sweatbands. But this slacker is brave enough to fight all his girlfriend's evil exes. See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

A loyal dinosaur, Yoshi loves both saving the day and chowing down on a good meal. See them in Super Mario Bros..

A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.

A 100-plus-year-old who looks like a dreamy teenager, Edward Cullen warns girls to avoid him, which makes them want him even more. See them in Twilight.

Mr. Robot always seems to know what to do when others are lost. But can he be trusted? See them in Mr. Robot.

There's magic behind Tara Maclay's quiet façade. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.

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

For Celty Sturluson, it's rather upsetting to be the only headless girl in a city filled with full-bodied humans. See them in Durarara!!.

As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.

Can you be reckless and still be in control? Neil McCormick hopes so. See them in Mysterious Skin.