Because you like Donkey in Shrek

The Sohma family is just plain cursed, and Yuki Sohma has to learn to live with it – or so he thinks. See them in Fruits Basket.

Christian Grey is just as controlling in the bedroom as the boardroom. See them in Fifty Shades of Grey.

World domination and Superman's demise are next on Lex Luthor's to-do list. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

Michelle Richardson's world revolves around her boyfriend. Alas, his world doesn't revolve around her. See them in Skins.

A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.

The only constant in Night Vale is Cecil's hypnotic voice. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.

Tony Stark's interests include cocktails, beautiful women, particle physics, and saving the world. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Bart Simpson is an aspiring juvenile delinquent who doesn't want you to have a cow, man! See them in The Simpsons.

Clank is the quintessential rational, intelligent robot sidekick. See them in Ratchet & Clank.