Because you like Tommy Pickles in Rugrats

From secret organizations to alien attacks, Kyon's life has been one weird, unexplainable thing happening after another. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.

Santana Lopez is a cutthroat cheerleader who's not afraid to speak, or sing, her mind. See them in Glee.

A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.

Anywhere there's adventure, Jaskier is there to write a catchy song about it. See them in The Witcher.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.

Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.

A caring, curious, and considerate android, Vision could crush your skull if he had to. But he'd rather not. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Bart Simpson is an aspiring juvenile delinquent who doesn't want you to have a cow, man! See them in The Simpsons.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

Gollum is slimy and seething with hatred, the last person you would want to meet in a dark cave. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Freelance writer Diane is dating a dog and writing a memoir of a horse. See them in Bojack Horseman.