Because you like David Wooderson in Dazed and Confused
Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.
America Singer is a feisty, fiercely independent musician who places little value on the restrictive rules of her society. See them in The Selection .
An exuberant prankster, Naruto Uzumaki craves acknowledgement of any kind. See them in Naruto.
Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.
A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
C is for cookie, and that's more than good enough for him. See them in Sesame Street.
Stubborn, impulsive, and fun-loving, Hallie Parker is not afraid to devise some schemes to bring her family together. See them in The Parent Trap.
Amy March blends her naturally artistic spirit with a sense of practicality. See them in Little Women.
Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
Blaine Anderson is a put-together prep school boy with the voice of an angel. See them in Glee.