Because you like Lacus Clyne in Mobile Suit Gundam Series

With her consciousness so easily shifted between bodies, Motoko Kusanagi is left unsure of who or what she really is. See them in Ghost in the Shell.

Pro: Johan Liebert is handsome and charming. Con: he's also a sociopathic killer. See them in Monster (TV Show).

A vampire hunter, Integra Hellsing doesn't tolerate failure, least of all her own. See them in Hellsing.

Empathetic Nausicaa embraces all forms of life, even those that might scare other people. See them in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

When Rin Matsuoka is not swimming, he mostly spends his time brooding or listening to angry Dubstep. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.

Rainbow Dash's interests include flying, playing pranks, and generally being themost awesome pony around. See them in My Little Pony.

An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.

Impassive, overly literal, and a little short on people skills, Angel dedicates her life to enforcing the rules. See them in Angel Beats!.

Kyoya Ootori is possibly the only person who could reasonably go from VP of a school club to ruling the world. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.

Yuki Cross is a cheerful, funny, bold young woman with hidden insecurities. See them in Vampire Knight.

Lelouch vi Britannia is a high school student by day, masked destroyer of tyrannical empires by night. See them in Code Geass.

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.