Because you like Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol

Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.

An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.

For somebody who won't answer questions, the enigmatic C.C. sure asks a lot of them. See them in Code Geass.

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.

The only defense Earth has against alien invaders are giant robots in the hands of pilots like Kaworu. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Emily Fields has been very guarded, careful of whom she trusts and reveals her secrets to. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

They say Babydoll has lost her mind. But why does it seem like she's the only sane one in her institution? See them in Sucker Punch.

This thrill-seeking driver lives by a very particular moral code. He stands by his word and he's loyal to a fault. See them in Drive.

An agile and powerful swordswoman, Saber is a dignified warrior down to her bones. See them in Fate/Stay Night.

Rose Hathaway is a reckless, rebellious smartass who's training to be a royal vampire guardian. See them in Vampire Academy.

A benevolent madman with a blue box, The Doctor is traveling through time and space to heal the wounds of the universe. See them in Doctor Who.