Because you like Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.

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

Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.

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.

Fox Mulder is a devoted believer in aliens, monsters, and that the truth is out there. See them in The X-Files.

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

Ferociously independent and wickedly smart, Fiona Goode is a Supreme Witch who truly reigns supreme. See them in American Horror Story.

Stuck on a lifeboat with zoo animals without food and fresh water, Pi Patel uses his intelligence to face the greatest test of all: survival. See them in Life of Pi.

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

Glenn Rhee somehow never loses his enthusiastic spirit – even in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. See them in The Walking Dead.

Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.

The Genie is the perfect buddy, granting every wish we might have and keeping life good-spirited. See them in Aladdin.