Because you like Arwen in The Lord of the Rings

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

After Rintarou Okabe develops the Phone Microwave, some of his fantasies start to seem uncomfortably real. See them in Steins;Gate.

While his twin tries to save lives, Millions Knives does the best to end them. See them in Trigun.

Quint is a grizzled shark hunter with a love of the sea. See them in Jaws.

Nozomu's name translates to despair, which is fitting for him. See them in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei.

Alison DiLaurentis believes you're always better off with a really good lie. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Teddy Sanders loves his frat brothers so much he might never leave school. See them in Neighbors.

Tyler Gage is going to have to step up soon on the dance floor. Otherwise, it's back to janitorial work. See them in Step Up.

Sterling Archer is a fun-loving, car-driving spy extraordinaire. But one can tell his mother didn't hug him as a child. See them in Archer.

For Louie C.K., comedy is tough but fatherhood is even tougher. See them in Louie.

An ironic hipster with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, Dave strives to be cool at all costs. See them in Homestuck.