Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass

Dean Forester is just your friendly, neighborhood grocery bag boy. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.

In Dennis Reynolds' mind, only a psycho wouldn't have a six-part system to bring home women. And he should know. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

After having his mind altered after a bad breakup, Joel Barish is not convinced that ignorance is bliss. See them in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.

Megamind is searching for purpose in a supervillain life without a superhero to fight. See them in Megamind.

Buddy Pine is an unhinged superfan of superheroes using technology to take down his idols. See them in The Incredibles.

Lady Bird's heart is in the right place, usually, but even the purest of people can fall sway to the havoc-wreaking traps of senior year. See them in Lady Bird.

A deadbeat dad and small-time con-artist, Frank Gallagher gives nothing and yet expects everything. See them in Shameless.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

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.