Because you like Jesse Aarons in Bridge to Terabithia

A speed-loving daredevil who lives on the edge, Sonic is as brave as he is cocky. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Optimus Prime is a shapeshifting sentient robot leading a team of robots to stop evil from taking over. See them in Transformers.

GLaDOS will supply the food when you get together: a delicious cake. Of course, it could just be a trap so she can kill you. It’s hard to say. See them in Portal Series.

After surviving consecutive fights-to-the-death (damn you, President Snow!), Katniss Everdeen is thrust to the front lines of a real war. See them in The Hunger Games .

Impassive, overly literal, and a little short on people skills, Angel dedicates her life to enforcing the rules. See them in Angel Beats!.

Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.

Whatever Sakura Haruno lacks in power, she makes up for in intelligence and bravery. See them in Naruto.

With the loyalty and pluckiness of a puppy, Nana Komatsu is a hopeless romantic. See them in Nana.

Veronica Lodge is a sophisticated girl who always, no matter what, absolutely gets what she wants. See them in Archie Comics.

Resourceful and pragmatic, Selina Kyle always keeps in mind her number one priority: herself. See them in Gotham.