Because you like Nozomu Itoshiki in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

High school is Hell, so Allison Reynolds spends her time giving herself tattoos with ballpoint pens and shaking dandruff out of her hair. See them in The Breakfast Club.

A conflicted small-town preacher, Jesse Custer leaves an unexpectedly bloody path in his wake. See them in Preacher.

Did he ever tell you the definition of insanity? Just wait, and this psychopath will do just that. See them in Far Cry 3.

A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.

A scary monster on the outside, James P. Sullivan is really a softie on the inside. See them in Monsters, Inc..

Although she's the queen of killer comebacks and one-liners, Janis Ian is honest about her feelings and cares deeply about her friends. See them in Mean Girls.

Gina Linetti views herself as a sort of life coach/influencer to the rest of the office. She's not so keen on the "work" aspect of her job. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.

Poussey Washington is a former army brat who loves to read and loves her friends. See them in Orange Is The New Black.