Because you like Kyle Reese in The Terminator
Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.
A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
A contemptuous aristocrat, Violet Crawley is unafraid to exert her authority and voice her opinions, no matter how harsh they are. See them in Downton Abbey.
A precocious 11-year-old, Satsuki Kusakabe is not quite as grown up as she pretends to be. See them in My Neighbor Totoro.
Vivian Ward is a no-nonsense working girl with fairy-tale dreams. See them in Pretty Woman.
A laid-back wanderer, Ginko has an empathetic, open-minded worldview. See them in Mushishi.
After figuring out how both the light and dark halves of his soul could co-exist, Jak is maturing into a real hero. See them in Jak and Daxter.
Harrison Wells is a brilliant scientist full of secrets. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Call her. Beep her. If anyone's in trouble, Kim Possible is there. See them in Kim Possible.
When dealing with a half-demon partner and a world of violence, Kagome Higurashi has plenty of chances for her true courage to shine. See them in Inuyasha.
Tracy Turnblad's got rhythm, and she's determined to share her dance moves with the world. See them in Hairspray.
Puss In Boots is a suave, honorable ladies man/cat who's not above playing cute to get you to let down your guard. See them in Shrek 2.