Because you like Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Derek Morgan is thoughtful and kind, but he won't say no to knocking the occasional door down when he gets the chance. See them in Criminal Minds.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

As a scaring Assistant, Mike Wazowski frightens children to collect their screams to be used as a power supply for the city. See them in Monsters, Inc..

Jason Bourne is suffering amnesia, but considering what he's done as a CIA assassin, maybe that's for the best. See them in The Bourne Identity.

Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Vivian Ward is a no-nonsense working girl with fairy-tale dreams. See them in Pretty Woman.

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

Princess-turned-General Leia Organa is a sharp, fearless royal who gets herself into trouble and fights her way out of it. See them in Star Wars Series.

Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.

As the White House Press Secretary, C. J. Cregg is a master of verbal karate and the best damn basketball player in Ohio Valley history. See them in The West Wing.

Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.