Because you like Yuki Sohma in Fruits Basket

A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.

Few can match this dwarf when it comes to self-confidence. Gimli is as eager for a good time as he is for a fight. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

This elf loves smiling, eating sugar, and spreading Christmas cheer. And no matter what, Buddy always sees the best in people. See them in Elf.

Merry Brandybuck is a troublemaking hobbit with a brave streak that some might call foolhardy. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

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.

Sam Weir lives for the simple things in life: watching Saturday Night Live and reading comic books. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Loyal and supportive, Cece Parekh is the best friend a girl could ask for. It doesn't hurt that she's a supermodel. See them in New Girl.

Egon Spengler prefers collecting spores, molds, and fungus to interacting with people. See them in Ghostbusters.

Small in stature, Clara Oswald has a big appetite for adventure. See them in Doctor Who.

Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.