Because you like Rudy Steiner in The Book Thief

Ponyboy Curtis is a "Greaser" on the surface, but he's a sensitive poet underneath. See them in The Outsiders.

Ace pilot Asuka Langley Soryu is confident, haughty, and a little less grown-up than she pretends to be. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

A believer in the pursuit of justice, Garrus Vakarian hates it when bad guys slip through the cracks of the bureaucratic justice system. See them in Mass Effect.

A secret smoker, Margot Tenenbaum has plenty more secrets where that came from. See them in The Royal Tenenbaums.

Fun and feisty on the outside, Meredith Grey is dark and twisty on the inside. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Driven, resentful, and ruthless, Mello is an emotional powder keg. It's only a matter of time before he explodes. See them in Death Note.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

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

An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.

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

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

Raphael is a short-fused hothead who loves a good fight and some tasty pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.