Because you like Blade in Blade

After several hundred years of shutting himself out from the rest of the world, Japan's not used to dealing with nations, See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Blaine Anderson is a put-together prep school boy with the voice of an angel. See them in Glee.

Misato Katsuragi is never without a beer in her hand or her pet penguin by her side. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Not a great influence with her classmates, this 13-year-old "cool girl" likes to shoplift, chug alcohol, and snort crushed pills. See them in thirteen.

A homeless orphan with unusual red hair, Anne knows the odds are against her. But she's starting to find her inner power. See them in Anne With an E.

Timid and a bit insecure, Amy Antsler has big dreams of activism and meeting new people. She's learning it's easier said than done. See them in Booksmart.

Lane Kim is the drummer for Hep Alien, but don't let her mom know. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Paris Geller is a newspaper editor, class president, and headed for Harvard. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.

Tamaki Suoh is always the star of the scene because he's the one making a scene. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.