Because you like Jafar in Aladdin

A free-spirited artist, Marjane Satrapi is living under the shadow of an oppressive society. See them in Persepolis.

Intelligent and compassionate, Hazel Lancaster would rather face things, even bad things, than sugarcoat the truth. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.

In the Land of the Dead, finally free from the restrictive customs of Victorian society, Victor Van Dort is coming out of his shell. See them in Corpse Bride.

A plucky 13-year-old with a flair for the dramatic, Kiki is a witch in training. See them in Kiki's Delivery Service.

Daenerys Targaryen will take what is hers with fire and blood. Thankfully, she has some dragons by her side. See them in Game of Thrones.

Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Good fashion? Check. Snarky quips? Check. Supernatural evil-fighting powers? Also check. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Dipper Pines is investigating a truly strange town during the world's wildest summer vacation. See them in Gravity Falls.

A beacon of positivity with a brilliant legal mind to boot, Elle Woods breaks down stereotypes about what girls can and can't do. See them in Legally Blonde.

Wise beyond his years, Ashitaka is a dutiful young prince who respects the balance of life. See them in Princess Mononoke.

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

An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.