Because you like Tally Youngblood in Uglies

Howl puts the "tortured" in tortured artist. He just wants to be recognized for his work, but no one wants to trust a boy that sorta looks like a bird. See them in Howl's Moving Castle.

When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.

Breaking bones and hearts, Callie Torres has figured out how to put the bones back together. But the hearts? Not so much. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

After alien Haruko rides in on her Vespa, giant robots spouting from Naota Nandaba's forehead soon become the least of his worries. See them in FLCL.

In a rag-tag group of kids determined to take down the imperialistic Fire Lord, Katara is the glue that holds them together. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Bran Stark discovered a scandelous family secret. He swore to keep quiet but soon found himself on the receiving end of attempted murder. See them in Game of Thrones.

There's no obstacle too great for this charismatic treasure-hunter. See them in Uncharted.

A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.

If the awesome Andie Walsh is from the wrong side of the tracks, we don't want to be right. See them in Pretty in Pink.

Suzaku Kururugi defeats enemies with his flashy but deadly jump kicks. But he's willing to sacrifice himself for peace. See them in Code Geass.

An obsessive schoolgirl, Yuno has two sides to her personality, and both are equally unnerving. See them in The Future Diary.