Because you like George Costanza in Seinfeld
Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.
Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.
A free-spirited artist, Marjane Satrapi is living under the shadow of an oppressive society. See them in Persepolis.
Talking to a stranger on a train is the best decision Jesse Wallace ever made. See them in Before Sunrise.
Though bold and pure of heart, Utena Tenjou has a fairytale vision of the world that can make her oblivious to its darkness. See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.
Alex Danvers is a brilliant engineer tasked with alien threats, and one of those aliens is her adopted sister Supergirl. See them in Supergirl.
Kristoff may seem standoffish, but this ice harvester has a warm heart. See them in Frozen.
Hiro is a free-spirit and remarkable genius who loves bot fighting and problem-solving. See them in Big Hero 6.
R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.