Because you like Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.
Jesse Tuck dreams of finding someone to join his unusual family. See them in Tuck Everlasting.
Jenna Rink is physically 30 but emotionally 13. She has a better excuse than most. See them in 13 Going on 30.
If it means fulfilling her ambitions, Satsuki Kiryuin will show neither shame nor hesitation. See them in Kill la Kill.
Konata Izumi has a live-now, worry-later view of the world. See them in Lucky Star.
Omar Little is a pretty chill guy, as long as you can forgive the stealing and killing people. See them in The Wire.
Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.
Yuki Cross is a cheerful, funny, bold young woman with hidden insecurities. See them in Vampire Knight.
Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.