Because you like Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby
Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.
Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.
A star student destined for Princeton, nerdy Devi Vishwakumar dreams of losing her virginity to a stone-cold hottie who can "rock her all night long." See them in Never Have I Ever.
Misato Katsuragi is never without a beer in her hand or her pet penguin by her side. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Lux Lisbon's flirtatious manner attracts a lot of male attention. She relishes the power that her sexuality grants her. See them in The Virgin Suicides.
He's a troubled insomniac in search of a moment to rest and a meaning to his existence. See them in Fight Club.
Underneath Fakir's sarcastic exterior is a loyal friend. But his loyalty borders on being possessive of his friends. See them in Princess Tutu.
Carl Gallagher is a budding psychopath fascinated with rule breaking. See them in Shameless.
Freelance writer Diane is dating a dog and writing a memoir of a horse. See them in Bojack Horseman.
Misaki Nakahara is keeping tabs on her newest project: recluse Tatsuhiro Sato. See them in Welcome to the NHK.