Because you like Vern Tessio in Stand By Me

Growing up isn't easy: Chihiro's parents turned into pigs, she's enslaved at a bathhouse for demons, and oh yeah, she's fading from existence. See them in Spirited Away.

Smart, sarcastic, and loyal, Stiles Stilinski doesn't just want to be the sidekick in someone else's life. See them in Teen Wolf.

A weather-controlling mutant, Storm doesn't just use her powers to ruin Magneto's day with unexpected showers. She is truly a badass. See them in X-Men Series.

Brilliant, violent, and only a little insane, the Joker doesn't listen to anyone except the voices in his head. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.

Frank N. Furter is just a sweet transvestite with some not-so-sweet plans. See them in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Equal parts klutzy and clever, Ella is not afraid to take her fate into her own hands. See them in Ella Enchanted.

Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

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

Diana Prince is using a truth-telling lasso and super-strength to make Earth a little more like Paradise. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.