Because you like Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.

Susanna Kaysen is an aspiring writer, despairing young woman who struggles with suicidal thoughts. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Her unhappy childhood has left her unsure of the existence of happy endings. Mary Jane Watson hides her pain beneath a joke and a smile. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Jamal Malik came from humble beginnings in an Indian slub filled with street gangs, but he is destined for bigger things. See them in Slumdog Millionaire.

The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.

The only constant in Night Vale is Cecil's hypnotic voice. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

Nicholas Angel is super-dedicated to his job as a police officer. Maybe a little too dedicated. See them in Hot Fuzz.

Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.

Nick Carraway is the perfect observer: always there for the events, but never too involved. See them in The Great Gatsby.

It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.

Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.