Because you like Irene Adler in Sherlock

When dealing with a half-demon partner and a world of violence, Kagome Higurashi has plenty of chances for her true courage to shine. See them in Inuyasha.

A plucky 13-year-old with a flair for the dramatic, Kiki is a witch in training. See them in Kiki's Delivery Service.

When Rin Matsuoka is not swimming, he mostly spends his time brooding or listening to angry Dubstep. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.

As an undercover cop, Schmidt is getting to relive high school as a cool kid. See them in 21 Jump Street.

Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.

She got locked up so her husband could make it big, but now Cookie Lyon is coming for what's hers. See them in Empire.

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

A believer in the philosophy of Nietzsche, Dwayne Hoover has taken a vow of silence until he becomes a test pilot for the Air Force. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Clank is the quintessential rational, intelligent robot sidekick. See them in Ratchet & Clank.

Raised to happily follow the rules, Cassia might actually be more rebellious than she thinks she is. See them in Matched .

Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.

Maka is determined to collect and purify 99 Kishin eggs– human souls that have been corrupted by evil– and one witch soul. See them in Soul Eater.