Because you like Yuki Cross in Vampire Knight
Benji Applebaum is not a total nerd. He also happens to be super into magic. See them in Pitch Perfect.
Nicholas Angel is super-dedicated to his job as a police officer. Maybe a little too dedicated. See them in Hot Fuzz.
Michelle Richardson's world revolves around her boyfriend. Alas, his world doesn't revolve around her. See them in Skins.
Max Fischer is the President of every club who's fighting to save Latin at his school and kiss his teacher. See them in Rushmore.
Summer Roberts is privileged and preppy but also surprisingly open-minded and fiercely loyal. See them in The O.C..
Carl Gallagher is a budding psychopath fascinated with rule breaking. See them in Shameless.
Rebecca Bunch struggles with decision making. So much so that she chases her high school boyfriend across the country to win him back. See them in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
A soulful bass player, Nick O'Leary can't stop sending breakup CDs to his ex. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.
Lane Kim is the drummer for Hep Alien, but don't let her mom know. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.
Paris Geller is a newspaper editor, class president, and headed for Harvard. See them in Gilmore Girls.