Because you like Gordie Lachance in Stand By Me

Cutting ties with her con-artist friends, Sarah Manning is creating a better life for her daughter by taking on the identity of the deceased Beth. See them in Orphan Black.

When the going gets tough, Dre Johnson gets tougher. Well, he'd like to think he does. See them in Blackish.

Tamaki Suoh is always the star of the scene because he's the one making a scene. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.

An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.

Charming and confident, Gus Waters is determined to leave a lasting mark on the world. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.

Howl puts the "tortured" in tortured artist. He just wants to be recognized for his work, but no one wants to trust a boy that sorta looks like a bird. See them in Howl's Moving Castle.

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

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

Wise beyond his years, Ashitaka is a dutiful young prince who respects the balance of life. See them in Princess Mononoke.

Steven Universe is an excitable youth who likes junk food and trying to save the world. See them in Steven Universe.

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