Because you like King Leonidas in 300

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

Amber Holt is perpetually caught between forging her own path and stumbling around in the dark. See them in Parenthood.

A ball of cheerful energy, Pinkie Pie is as sweet as her name suggests and lives to bring others joy with laughter and parties. See them in My Little Pony.

What Mako Mankanshoku lacks in common sense, she makes up for in sheer optimism and force of personality. See them in Kill la Kill.

Kathy is a natural caretaker who strives to find hope in even the darkest of times. See them in Never Let Me Go.

Can you be reckless and still be in control? Neil McCormick hopes so. See them in Mysterious Skin.

An alien living in a temple shaped like a giant woman, Pearl enjoys ballet, fencing, and using her magical spear. See them in Steven Universe.

Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.

They say prison changes you, and Piper Chapman is figuring that out the hard way. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

If it means fulfilling her ambitions, Satsuki Kiryuin will show neither shame nor hesitation. See them in Kill la Kill.

Introverted Kira Yukimura is sweet, bubbly, and eager to make friends. See them in Teen Wolf.

Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.