Because you like Penelope Garcia in Criminal Minds

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

A laid-back wanderer, Ginko has an empathetic, open-minded worldview. See them in Mushishi.

Sheldon Cooper is brilliant in every way except, well, interacting with any human being. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Rukia Kuchiki is a cool and collected warrior who has trouble opening up to anyone. See them in Bleach.

Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.

Yugi Moto is a gentle soul whose determination and talent make him a formidable opponent. See them in Yu-Gi-Oh! .

A plucky 13-year-old with a flair for the dramatic, Kiki is a witch in training. See them in Kiki's Delivery Service.

Jeff Winger thinks he's too cool for school, which is a problem because he just enrolled in community college. See them in Community.

Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.

Francis Freeman may be impervious to pain, but he sure knows how to inflict it. See them in Deadpool.

As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.

The pasta-loving, skirt-chasing personification of North Italy, Feliciano Vargas is decidedly a lover, not a fighter. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.