Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Community-driven but practical, Calvin Palmer is a natural leader even if he doesn't always see it. See them in Barbershop.

England may cultivate the image of a well-bred gentleman, but he has both the temper and mouth of a seasoned sailor. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Amber Holt is perpetually caught between forging her own path and stumbling around in the dark. See them in Parenthood.

Blake Henderson is happiest smoking weed on the roof ‘til the end of time, but the real world just has a way of killing his vibe. See them in Workaholics.

Todd Anderson has some “big shoes to fill” at Welton Academy, and new English teacher Mr. Keating isn’t letting him get away with staying silent in class. See them in Dead Poets Society.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

What Mako Mankanshoku lacks in common sense, she makes up for in sheer optimism and force of personality. See them in Kill la Kill.

Killua Zoldyck is so tired of killing. He just wants to be a kid, hanging out and doing stuff with his friends. See them in Hunter x Hunter.

Duck, girl, and legend: Ahiru's identities confuse even herself at times, and she often wonders which of them is truly her. See them in Princess Tutu.

Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.

Clay Jensen's friend Hannah is gone, and he is determined to find out why even if that brings him pain. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .

Carolos has perfect hair, a lab coat, and a constant readiness to do science. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.