Because you like Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist
Carolos has perfect hair, a lab coat, and a constant readiness to do science. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.
Aerith Gainsborough has lived a simple life, but when the world is threatened she's willing to step up and do whatever she can to help. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
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.
Make sure not to anger the Hulk or else he will transform into a giant green monstrosity and smash anything in his way. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.
The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.
Molly Weasley runs a household teeming with magic: gnomes run around the garden, dishes wash themselves, and noisy ghouls rule the attic. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Did he ever tell you the definition of insanity? Just wait, and this psychopath will do just that. See them in Far Cry 3.
James T. Kirk is more than ready to face the final frontier. See them in Star Trek.
