Because you like Nausicaa in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.

Jin Kazama is a fearsome warrior torn between the darkness and the light. See them in Tekken .

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.

Stuck in space, Ryan Stone will either make it back to Earth and have one hell of a story to tell. Or she will burn into the ether. See them in Gravity.

A champion of chivalry, Don Quixote is dutifully bringing good to the world—even when others think he's out of his mind. See them in Don Quixote.

His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.

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.

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.