Because you like Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell

Known as the "rat king" of Paddy's Pub, bartender Charlie Kelly spends most of his time drinking at his bar instead of serving drinks to customers. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.

After surviving consecutive fights-to-the-death (damn you, President Snow!), Katniss Everdeen is thrust to the front lines of a real war. See them in The Hunger Games .

A grumpy tourist trap owner, Grunkle Stan has a few deep secrets. See them in Gravity Falls.

Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.

She's mostly doom and gloom, but you'd get nowhere without Sadness. See them in Inside Out.

Angel is fighting as best as he can, but the disease might be too powerful for even his strong, positive energy. See them in Rent.

Although she's the queen of killer comebacks and one-liners, Janis Ian is honest about her feelings and cares deeply about her friends. See them in Mean Girls.

You don't teach a class called "How To Get Away With Murder" without knowing a thing or two about getting away with things. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.

A 100-plus-year-old who looks like a dreamy teenager, Edward Cullen warns girls to avoid him, which makes them want him even more. See them in Twilight.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.