Because you like Lucy Ricardo in I Love Lucy

The witty Aku would be an ideal dinner guest, if he weren't a demon. See them in Samurai Jack.

A ball of cheerful energy, Pinkie Pie is as sweet as her name suggests and lives to bring others joy with laughter and parties. See them in My Little Pony.

Gina Linetti views herself as a sort of life coach/influencer to the rest of the office. She's not so keen on the "work" aspect of her job. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

The personification of America is all about superheroes, hamburgers, and spreading democracy and justice. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Frank Reynolds is too gross even for the prostitutes he hires. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

There isn't a man in the world who executes his job with more finesse than Monsieur Gustave H. See them in The Grand Budapest Hotel.

A hurricane of a human being, Marla Singer is destructive and unforgettable. See them in Fight Club.

An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Hanna Marin is a determined girl defined by her ability to transform herself. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Princess Bubblegum is brilliant and determined, but can display a nasty temper. See them in Adventure Time.

If the benchmark is extraordinary, what do you do if you're not like Vanya Hargreeves? See them in The Umbrella Academy.