Because you like Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

The adventurous daughter of Port Royal's governor, Elizabeth Swann would rather conspire with pirates than sit pretty in her corset. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.

Scott Pilgrim's superhero suit is just a video game t-shirt and sweatbands. But this slacker is brave enough to fight all his girlfriend's evil exes. See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.

This suave con-man doesn't just want to become rich. Danny Ocean wants to rip off the guy who stole his wife in the biggest Vegas con. See them in Ocean's Eleven.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Growing up isn't easy: Chihiro's parents turned into pigs, she's enslaved at a bathhouse for demons, and oh yeah, she's fading from existence. See them in Spirited Away.

The only thing standing between Rocky Balboa and glory is the person facing him in the boxing ring. See them in Rocky Series.

Meet Homelander, the snake that lurks beneath the glossy veneer. See them in The Boys.

The Sohma family is just plain cursed, and Yuki Sohma has to learn to live with it – or so he thinks. See them in Fruits Basket.

Phil Coulson is a deadly field agent with the demeanor of a friendly dad. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.