Because you like Marlena Rosenbluth in Water for Elephants

Newt Scamander is more comfortable with animals than people, even if the animals are super-dangerous magical creatures. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

Wise beyond his years, Ashitaka is a dutiful young prince who respects the balance of life. See them in Princess Mononoke.

A celestial caretaker, Amaterasu is the stuff of legends. See them in Okami.

Maddy Perez seems like an angel until she opens her mouth. See them in Euphoria.

The "runt" of his biker gang, Tetsuo Shima grapples with a perpetual inferiority complex. See them in Akira.

Mako is carrying the world on his shoulders. See them in The Legend of Korra.

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.

Aang is already a master airbender and once he learns to manipulate water, earth, and fire, he'll be truly unbeatable. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Although she's the queen of killer comebacks and one-liners, Janis Ian is honest about her feelings and cares deeply about her friends. See them in Mean Girls.

Squidward Tentacles is a pretentious clarinet player in search of peace and quiet. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Megara is a tough-as-nails survivor hidden behind a pretty face. See them in Hercules.

Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.