Because you like Tina Cohen-Chang in Glee
Scott Pilgrim's superhero suit is just a video game t-shirt and sweatbands. But this slacker is brave enough to fight all his girlfriend's evil exes. See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.
John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.
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.
Applejack's practicality complements her caring nature. She is the loyalest of friends and the most dependable of ponies. See them in My Little Pony.
Handsome Jack is wearing a mask of his own face to hide his scarred real one. See them in Borderlands Series.
Jack Skellington is a nightmare-man with a soft heart and smooth voice. See them in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Erlich Bachman is an overconfident wannabe mentor blowing all types of smoke around the tech industry. See them in Silicon Valley.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.
Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.
Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.