Because you like Merida in Brave

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

Miss Havisham is the creepiest old rich lady in town. See them in Great Expectations.

Due to his eagerness to hang with his kids and general goofiness, Phil Dunphy comes across as the fourth child of his family. See them in Modern Family.

Aragorn is the one true king, a title he is too humble to accept. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

Charles Xavier is a telepath who believes mutants and humans are both good at heart and can live in harmony. See them in X-Men Series.

Dominic Toretto lives his life "a quarter mile at a time", and he burns through those miles faster than anyone. See them in The Fast and the Furious.

Romantic, tortured, and at times cruel, Heathcliff is an intense man. See them in Wuthering Heights.

Abandoned by her parents, Rey made her living selling scrap metal and got used to being her own friend and teacher. See them in Star Wars Series.

Yuki Cross is a cheerful, funny, bold young woman with hidden insecurities. See them in Vampire Knight.

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

The only thing standing between Rocky Balboa and glory is the person facing him in the boxing ring. See them in Rocky Series.