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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tina Goldstein is better at getting the job done than following the rules. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

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