Because you like Gregor Samsa in The Metamorphosis

There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.

Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.

Alfredo Linguini can whip up five star meals effortlessly. Just don't look under his hat. See them in Ratatouille.

Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.

The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.

C is for cookie, and that's more than good enough for him. See them in Sesame Street.

Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.

Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

Society may reject Felicia, but this bubbly catwoman just wants to spread happiness to others. See them in Darkstalkers .

As the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya is a spectator in the fencing matches fought over her and her power "to revolutionize the world." See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.

Nandor is a relentless vampire who never admits he's wrong, loves glitter, and can't use a tablet. See them in What We Do In The Shadows.