Because you like Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera

Gollum is slimy and seething with hatred, the last person you would want to meet in a dark cave. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.

Konata Izumi has a live-now, worry-later view of the world. See them in Lucky Star.

Gou Matsuoka offers to help as manager of a swim team, believing that they're the only ones who can help her brother. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.

Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.

Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.

Sebastien Michaelis is a demonic butler who approaches life with effortless finesse and a diabolical streak. See them in Black Butler.

Rory Gilmore usually can be found with her nose in a book and coffee in hand, talking with her mom as quickly as the words can spill out. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Adored, honored, and, most of all, feared, Miranda Priestly has the fashion industry in the palm of her hand. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.

Haley Dunphy's interests include shopping, dating, and avoiding homework at all costs. See them in Modern Family.

M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.