Because you like Anthy Himemiya in Revolutionary Girl Utena

Jack Twist is a playful free-spirit, but he isn't afraid to fight for what he wants. See them in Brokeback Mountain.

Matt Flamhaff is not too concerned about being part of the popular crowd. Too bad his best friend is. See them in 13 Going on 30 .

Krusty The Clown somehow makes life sillier and more somber at the same time. See them in The Simpsons.

Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Mikey Waters would rather sell his body than rob anybody. See them in My Own Private Idaho.

Andrew Glouberman is trying to make it through puberty with his sanity intact. See them in Big Mouth.

Rick Dalton is an aging actor with insecurity issues. See them in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Patrick Star enjoys life's simple pleasures because he can't wrap his brain around anything more complicated. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Growing up isn't easy: Chihiro's parents turned into pigs, she's enslaved at a bathhouse for demons, and oh yeah, she's fading from existence. See them in Spirited Away.

Leonard Hofstadter is the normal one among his scientist friends, though in fairness that's a low bar. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.