Because you like Mytho in Princess Tutu

Ace pilot Asuka Langley Soryu is confident, haughty, and a little less grown-up than she pretends to be. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Sephiroth wants nothing more than to seize the power of the Lifestream in order to become a god. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

Though she has the normal insecurities of a 15-year-old, Aurora is both courageous and empathetic. See them in Maleficent.

A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

Though Twilight might be opposed to it, her new friends might just be able to teach this serious-minded pony how to relax. See them in My Little Pony.

Usagi Tsukino may look like a lazy teen, but when Usagi conjures up her alter ego and calls her Sailor Scout team, no villain stands a chance. See them in Sailor Moon.

Howl puts the "tortured" in tortured artist. He just wants to be recognized for his work, but no one wants to trust a boy that sorta looks like a bird. See them in Howl's Moving Castle.

Lady Macbeth takes being a powerful woman to a whole other level. See them in Macbeth.

An exuberant prankster, Naruto Uzumaki craves acknowledgement of any kind. See them in Naruto.

Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.

Few high school students could be less concerned with labels. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.