Because you like Misaki Nakahara in Welcome to the NHK

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

An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

China has five thousand years of history, and he's optimistic he'll win over the Allied Powers to the wisdom of his ways. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Kenzo Tenma would have never guessed that ten-year-old he saved would later become a deadly serial killer intent on "thanking" him. See them in Monster (TV Show).

From secret organizations to alien attacks, Kyon's life has been one weird, unexplainable thing happening after another. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Underneath Fakir's sarcastic exterior is a loyal friend. But his loyalty borders on being possessive of his friends. See them in Princess Tutu.

For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.

As the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya is a spectator in the fencing matches fought over her and her power "to revolutionize the world." See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Yuri is living in the afterlife, which takes the form of a high school where no one dies. But if you follow the school's rules and live a "normal" life you vanish. See them in Angel Beats!.

After Rintarou Okabe develops the Phone Microwave, some of his fantasies start to seem uncomfortably real. See them in Steins;Gate.

When it comes to Haruko Haruhara, there's more to the pink-haired biker than meets the eye. See them in FLCL.

With his perfectly combed hair and flashy military outfits, France can charm the pants off of anyone—well except his fellow nations, it seems. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.