Because you like Gordie Lachance in Stand By Me

Just a hint of human emotion lurks under the enigmatic exterior of Rei Ayanami. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

James T. Kirk is more than ready to face the final frontier. See them in Star Trek.

Jenko was top dog in high school. Now he's bottom of the pack in the police academy. See them in 21 Jump Street.

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

The poster child for relentless cheer and resilience, Kimmy Schmidt may be an abuse survivor but she's also a lover of dancing and karaoke, candy, and dolphins. See them in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Stuck somewhere between life and death, Talion is motivated by one thing only: vengeance. See them in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.

For somebody who won't answer questions, the enigmatic C.C. sure asks a lot of them. See them in Code Geass.

For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.

Tobias "Four" Eaton is only afraid of four things, but you should probably be afraid of him. See them in Divergent.

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

Eren Jaeger will erase the Titans from this world until not a single one remains. See them in Attack on Titan.