Because you like Mercedes Jones in Glee

Altair Ibn-La'Ahad is as much a philosopher and detective as he is a killer. He takes nothing at face value and continually searches for deeper truths. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.

Whatever Sakura Haruno lacks in power, she makes up for in intelligence and bravery. See them in Naruto.

Vengeance is William Wallace’s game. With his father, brother, and wife killed by the English, he slaughters the garrison and sacks cities. See them in Braveheart.

Optimus Prime is a shapeshifting sentient robot leading a team of robots to stop evil from taking over. See them in Transformers.

An intriguing bundle of contradictions, Sawyer Ford trusts no one on the island, and no one should trust him. See them in Lost.

Running away from murderous aliens has turned into an interstellar chase for Jupiter Jones. See them in Jupiter Ascending.

A wildly brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes can figure out everything except how to interact with other human beings. See them in Sherlock.

If you hang out with Bender in cool dive bars in 31st century New York, make sure you're on his "Do Not Kill" list. See them in Futurama.

Finn is the world's last human who's "all about" understanding right and wrong. See them in Adventure Time.

Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

There are men who embrace destiny and do not show their fear. These are the ones that change the world forever. See them in Dragon Age Series.