Because you like Lux Lisbon in The Virgin Suicides
Ace pilot Asuka Langley Soryu is confident, haughty, and a little less grown-up than she pretends to be. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.
A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.
Resourceful and courageous, Chun-Li is dedicated to using her considerable strengths against evil. See them in Street Fighter.
Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.
Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.
Wanderer is a Soul, a parasite sent into a host to take over their body, extracting information from them and colonizing their species. See them in The Host.
Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.
Anywhere there's adventure, Jaskier is there to write a catchy song about it. See them in The Witcher.
Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.