Mmm... I have a few favourites now...

Tohru - Fruits basket. I love how she is so positive, no matter what. I want to be just like her.

Belldandy - Ah! My Goddess. Another kind woman. Something about the willing to help others is very endearing.

Ed - FMA. Excellent character, good wit and pretty cute .

Misaki (sp...) - Angelic Layer. Determined no matter what!

More will come.. can't think of them now though.