Because you like Anthy Himemiya in Revolutionary Girl Utena
Simon Spier has long known that he's gay, but he doesn't know how to open up about that – even to his closest friends See them in Love, Simon.
Claudia may look young, but she is a wise and philosophical vampire, knowing of the world and the darker nature of man. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
Society may reject Felicia, but this bubbly catwoman just wants to spread happiness to others. See them in Darkstalkers .
Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.
Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.
Insightful about everyone else's neuroses, Rose Lalonde is not as aware of her own. See them in Homestuck.
Although Thomas Sharpe is an English baronet, he doesn't have a Shilling to his name. He's in America to sell his invention and marry rich. See them in Crimson Peak.
Kind and friendly, Rinoa Heartilly is nonetheless an effective freedom fighter. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
This barber doesn't cut hair. Sweeney Todd sends his clients down a chute to be baked into his partner-in-crime's pies. See them in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
A reclusive introvert, Liz Sherman has a temper that's literally lethal. See them in Hellboy.
On the outside, Gwen seems meek and calm. But she has an inner core of steel. See them in Merlin.