Because you like Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid
Reclusive, quiet, and seemingly emotionless, Lain Iwakura feels like an outsider in her hyper-connected world. See them in Serial Experiments Lain.
Adored, honored, and, most of all, feared, Miranda Priestly has the fashion industry in the palm of her hand. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.
When the going gets tough, Dre Johnson gets tougher. Well, he'd like to think he does. See them in Blackish.
Gru's more misunderstood than evil, and if he'd rule over the world like he takes care of his three daughters, we'd be in good hands. See them in Despicable Me.
Bridget Jones is a wanton sex goddess, struggling 30-something, and semi-hot mess. See them in Bridget Jones's Diary.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
Yukiteru is a reclusive observer who would rather watch life go by than participate in it. See them in The Future Diary.
A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
A natural leader, Clarke Griffin dispenses both justice and mercy, and she does it all while being selflessly humble. See them in The 100.
Aldous Snow is a rock star who plays hard and parties harder. See them in Get Him to the Greek.
Leslie Knope can accomplish anything, literally anything, with a little grit and help from her office. See them in Parks and Recreation.