Because you like Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Fate has forced Amuro into the terrors of war, and he must use the Gundam and all of its power if he is to make it out alive. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.

A homeless orphan with unusual red hair, Anne knows the odds are against her. But she's starting to find her inner power. See them in Anne With an E.

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

There are a lot of rules in their society for women like Emily Dickinson. But Emily is a rule-breaker. See them in Dickinson.

Stop calling her Powder. It’s Jinx now. Powder fell down a well. See them in Arcane.

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

Quirky and wildly imaginative, Amelie finds joy in the unnoticed things in life and aspires to bring happiness to all. See them in Amelie.

Sabrina Spellman is half-witch-half-human, a headstrong and loyal cheerleader with an affinity for spell-making. See them in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Rose Hathaway is a reckless, rebellious smartass who's training to be a royal vampire guardian. See them in Vampire Academy.

Olivia Benson brings order to a world full of chaos. And she never forgets who she's fighting for. See them in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Impassive, overly literal, and a little short on people skills, Angel dedicates her life to enforcing the rules. See them in Angel Beats!.