Because you like Satsuki Kusakabe in My Neighbor Totoro

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.

What Mako Mankanshoku lacks in common sense, she makes up for in sheer optimism and force of personality. See them in Kill la Kill.

With most of the people that Sango loved now gone, the only thing she wants is to kill the demon who destroyed her village. See them in Inuyasha.

With his perfectly combed hair and flashy military outfits, France can charm the pants off of anyone—well except his fellow nations, it seems. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

China has five thousand years of history, and he's optimistic he'll win over the Allied Powers to the wisdom of his ways. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.

If there's power in being average, Mikado Ryugamine will find it and use it. See them in Durarara!!.

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.

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

If it means fulfilling her ambitions, Satsuki Kiryuin will show neither shame nor hesitation. See them in Kill la Kill.

A laid-back wanderer, Ginko has an empathetic, open-minded worldview. See them in Mushishi.

After alien Haruko rides in on her Vespa, giant robots spouting from Naota Nandaba's forehead soon become the least of his worries. See them in FLCL.