Because you like Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Wanting more out of life, Pam Beesly has a job she isn't crazy about and is engaged to a guy she's not sure is "The One." See them in The Office.

Emma Frost's superpower: transforming her body into an unbreakable diamond. See them in X-Men Series.

Peter Kavinsky is a jock who only cares about getting back at his ex, or so he says. See them in To all The Boys I've Loved Before.

Kendall Roy is a wanna be ruthless businessman who comes across more like an anxious teenager. See them in Succession.

A consummate schemer with a knack for solving mysteries, Shawn Spencer has trouble taking anything seriously. See them in Psych.

An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Stella Grant is an organized, orderly optimist living with a dangerous disease. See them in Five Feet Apart.

Tina Goldstein is better at getting the job done than following the rules. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

A premier member of the leather cat-suit club, Selene can chill you with a stony look, or ice you with her ninja moves. See them in Underworld.

Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Aiden Pearce is a hacker who knows how dangerous the world can be, both online and off. See them in Watch Dogs.

Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.