Because you like Doug Funnie in Doug
Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.
There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.
A free-spirited artist, Marjane Satrapi is living under the shadow of an oppressive society. See them in Persepolis.
April Ludgate doesn't like sunshine. She's more of a blood and guts kinda girl. See them in Parks and Recreation.
R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.
The vampire that killed Zero Kiryu's family also infected him, and he starts to crave blood, much to his horror. See them in Vampire Knight.
Don't ask the ruthless queen of the Tokyo underworld any questions unless you're fine with losing a limb. See them in Kill Bill vol. 1.
For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.
Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.
People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.
Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.