Because you like Kyo Sohma in Fruits Basket
Don't mess with Mickey Milkovich unless you want to see the wrong side of one of his many guns. See them in Shameless.
There's magic behind Tara Maclay's quiet façade. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Scott Pilgrim's superhero suit is just a video game t-shirt and sweatbands. But this slacker is brave enough to fight all his girlfriend's evil exes. See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.
Jim Stark is a teen torn apart by what the world asks of him. See them in Rebel Without A Cause.
After figuring out how both the light and dark halves of his soul could co-exist, Jak is maturing into a real hero. See them in Jak and Daxter.
Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.
The cutest kitty this side of the galaxy, Nepeta Leijon is mischievous, caring, and obsessed with romance. See them in Homestuck.
As a doctor-in-training, John Dorian should have his head in the game. But most of the time, it's in the clouds. See them in Scrubs.
Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.