Because you like Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Rachel Goldberg is a drama-causing reality TV producer with the power to ruin people's lives at the click of a button. See them in UnREAL.

Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.

A beacon of positivity with a brilliant legal mind to boot, Elle Woods breaks down stereotypes about what girls can and can't do. See them in Legally Blonde.

Simba just can't wait to be king, but he's got a lot of growing up to do first. See them in The Lion King.

Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.

Lady Bird's heart is in the right place, usually, but even the purest of people can fall sway to the havoc-wreaking traps of senior year. See them in Lady Bird.

Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Christian is a romantic who for some reason won't stop singing everything he feels. See them in Moulin Rouge.

An All-American football player, a ping pong star, and a freakishly determined runner, Forrest Gump has a ton of stories to tell. See them in Forrest Gump.

For Vada Sultenfuss, it's hard to embrace growing up when you're obsessed with death. See them in My Girl.

Jeff Winger thinks he's too cool for school, which is a problem because he just enrolled in community college. See them in Community.

Lexi Howard feels most like herself when she's on stage, but reality always finds a way of pulling her back. See them in Euphoria.