Because you like Lindsay Weir in Freaks and Geeks

Living with a curse, Kyo Sohma is sick of being treated like garbage his whole life. See them in Fruits Basket.

People think that because Tris is small, or a girl, or a Stiff, she can't possibly be cruel. But they're wrong. See them in Divergent.

Cassie Sullivan is resilient and resourceful, but she's not quite as brave as she pretends to be. See them in The 5th Wave.

Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.

Don't let Princess Peach's sweet, gentle nature fool you. Princess Peach can put up a good fight. See them in Super Mario Bros..

Michonne 's light on conversation and deadly with a blade. See them in The Walking Dead.

Princess-turned-General Leia Organa is a sharp, fearless royal who gets herself into trouble and fights her way out of it. See them in Star Wars Series.

A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.

Maka is determined to collect and purify 99 Kishin eggs– human souls that have been corrupted by evil– and one witch soul. See them in Soul Eater.

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.

When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..