Because you like Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Cher Horowitz may have a problem with hubris, but she looks utterly fabulous while learning a lesson about the dangers of meddling. See them in Clueless.

The adventurous daughter of Port Royal's governor, Elizabeth Swann would rather conspire with pirates than sit pretty in her corset. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.

Kat Stratford is part of the "out" crowd and proud of it. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.

Charming and confident, Gus Waters is determined to leave a lasting mark on the world. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.

Not a great influence with her classmates, this 13-year-old "cool girl" likes to shoplift, chug alcohol, and snort crushed pills. See them in thirteen.

A bookish know-it-all with a bossy streak, Hermione Granger always stands up for what she believes in. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Cassie Sullivan is resilient and resourceful, but she's not quite as brave as she pretends to be. See them in The 5th Wave.

Tracy Turnblad's got rhythm, and she's determined to share her dance moves with the world. See them in Hairspray.

John Tyree has survived heavy gunfire and aggressive enemy soldiers. But can he handle a girl? See them in Dear John.

Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.

Tempestuous and talented, Claire Randall is a woman with a passionate heart and a quick mind. See them in Outlander.