Because you like Chris Chambers in Stand By Me

A nurturing, selfless, and level-headed leader, Makoto Tachibana loves looking out for his friends. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.

Ichigo Kurasaki is a short-tempered, strong-willed teen who is deeply protective of those he loves. See them in Bleach.

A crabby troll, Karkat Vantas is perpetually angry about his lot in life. See them in Homestuck.

Firo Prochainezo is swept up in a world of mysterious women, alchemists, and rumors of a wine that makes it drinkers immortal. See them in Baccano!.

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

Ben Barber is ready to show you that he's twice the man you think he is. See them in Ride Along.

An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Clementine is a beacon of innocence in a dangerous, deadly world. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).

Nick Fury is an enigmatic, manipulative, and eye-patched director of the Avengers Initiative. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Yoda is wise, patient, and capable of kicking ass. He's done his best to mentor young Jedi and protect the balance of Light and Dark. See them in Star Wars Series.