Because you like Natasha Rostova in War and Peace

Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.

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.

Nozomu's name translates to despair, which is fitting for him. See them in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei.

Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Driven by guilt and rage, Kratos is less a man and more an unstoppable avatar of anger and hate. See them in God of War.

Alyssa Foley is a blunt and crass teenage runaway. See them in The End of the F World.

Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.

Once a loving family man, James Heller is now dark, damaged, and hell-bent on getting revenge. See them in Prototype Series.

For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.

Nick Miller might not have a bank account, but he defintely has a lot of love to give. See them in New Girl.

There are rumors that the Spirit was an Egyptian Pharaoh in his past, but without any memories, he doesn't know how true they are. See them in Yu-Gi-Oh! .