Because you like Riggan Thomson in Birdman
Ace pilot Asuka Langley Soryu is confident, haughty, and a little less grown-up than she pretends to be. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Marinette Dupain-Cheng is a shy teenage girl, fashion designer, and superhero. See them in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
Chanel Oberlin is a big fan of herself, and she can't see why anyone else wouldn't be too. See them in Scream Queens.
Dipper Pines is investigating a truly strange town during the world's wildest summer vacation. See them in Gravity Falls.
Raised to happily follow the rules, Cassia might actually be more rebellious than she thinks she is. See them in Matched .
Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.
The brilliant Mona Vanderwaal is proof that undergoing an "extreme makeover" isn't always a good thing. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
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.
Kazuma Kiryu's legendary strength and exploits have earned him the nickname of Dragon of Dojima. See them in Yakuza.
Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.
Elizabeth Harmon loves to win at chess, but competitive pressure and her past are taking a toll. See them in The Queen's Gambit.
Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.