Because you like Ashitaka in Princess Mononoke

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.

Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.

Charlotte York is an idealistic art curator who loves horses, tennis and Elizabeth Taylor movies. See them in Sex and the City.

Ex-adviser to the king and most powerful sorceress, Yennefer is determined to be even stronger to attain her freedom in a war-torn world. See them in The Witcher.

A legendary warrior with a complicated relationship to the truth, Jaime Lannister is revered and reviled in equal measure See them in Game of Thrones.

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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

Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

Maya Lambert is an obsessive intelligence officer with tunnel vision leading toward Osama bin Laden. See them in Zero Dark Thirty.

Andrea Sachs' boss is not happy unless everyone around her is panicked, nauseous or suicidal. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.