Because you like Nozomu Itoshiki in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei

A girl who grew up on stories, Meggie Folchart is as loyal and intrepid as one of her fictional heroines. See them in Inkheart.

Sam Roth is sensitive, musically gifted, and scarred by his past. See them in Shiver .

On the football field, Tim Riggins has it together. But off the field, he sports bloodshot eyes and broken hearts. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).

Yes, she's an "older" woman, but that just makes Mrs. Robinson sexier and more seductive. See them in The Graduate.

David Rose likes his rose chilled, his linens pressed, and his family quiet. See them in Schitt's Creek.

Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Ron Swanson is the man's man's man's man. See them in Parks and Recreation.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.

Driven yet empathetic, Emily Prentiss brings humanity to the pursuit of inhuman killers. See them in Criminal Minds.

Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.