Because you like Leslie Burke in Bridge to Terabithia
Chef is a swinging bachelor and former R&B singer with a leopard-skin upholstered couch and some great stories. See them in South Park.
Amber Holt is perpetually caught between forging her own path and stumbling around in the dark. See them in Parenthood.
Louise Belcher might be just a kid, but she can manipulate just about anyone with a pulse. All in the name of fun, of course. See them in Bob's Burgers.
Angela Martin is uptight and puritanical, outside of the affair she's having with a co-worker. See them in The Office.
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.
With an abundant supply of alcohol, nice restaurants, and free will, Crowley is a demon who is thoroughly enjoying his time on Earth. See them in Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch.
A precocious 11-year-old, Satsuki Kusakabe is not quite as grown up as she pretends to be. See them in My Neighbor Totoro.
Celine's a spontaneous Parisian college student enjoying the night of her life. See them in Before Sunrise.
Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.
Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.
Don't underestimate Maggie Greene. She's a farm girl with a mission. See them in The Walking Dead.