Because you like Hiro Nakamura in Heroes

A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

It's easy for Brian O'Conner to fake his way into the world of extreme racing because he's been popping cars since his teenage years. See them in The Fast and the Furious.

Dominic Toretto lives his life "a quarter mile at a time", and he burns through those miles faster than anyone. See them in The Fast and the Furious.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

Jacob Black is the boy next door who's also the wolf next door. See them in Twilight.

Armed guards, FBI agents, notorious serial killers – Hannibal Lecter has bested them all, with time to finish dessert afterwards. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.

A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.

It's hard to tell if Dean Winchester cares more about saving the world or his 1967 Chevy Impala. See them in Supernatural.

An exuberant prankster, Naruto Uzumaki craves acknowledgement of any kind. See them in Naruto.

John Bender's interests include marijuana, fighting, and breaking the rules. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Years of being a social outcast have taken a toll, but Elphaba is willing to be wicked if it means she can do good. See them in Wicked .