Because you like Utena Tenjou in Revolutionary Girl Utena

Tifa Lockhart is part mother hen, part martial arts bad-ass. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Ofelia is face-to-face with the deadliest creatures of the underworld and completely unafraid. See them in Pan's Labryinth.

Although Morrigan knows every kind of magic there is, friendship is an untested area for her. See them in Dragon Age Series.

A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.

Knuckles the Echidna is a 16-year-old red echidna (aka a spiny anteater) and guardian of the ancient Master Emerald. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

The cutest kitty this side of the galaxy, Nepeta Leijon is mischievous, caring, and obsessed with romance. See them in Homestuck.

Princess Bubblegum is brilliant and determined, but can display a nasty temper. See them in Adventure Time.

Carolos has perfect hair, a lab coat, and a constant readiness to do science. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

Handsome Jack is wearing a mask of his own face to hide his scarred real one. See them in Borderlands Series.

A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.

Sabriel is smart enough to understand the dangers that await her and brave enough to face them anyway. See them in Abhorsen Series.