Because you like Greg Heffley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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.
Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.
An ironic hipster with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, Dave strives to be cool at all costs. See them in Homestuck.
Gru's more misunderstood than evil, and if he'd rule over the world like he takes care of his three daughters, we'd be in good hands. See them in Despicable Me.
If Anna Liebert could remember her past, maybe she would know who she is. See them in Monster (TV Show).
Wise beyond his years, Ashitaka is a dutiful young prince who respects the balance of life. See them in Princess Mononoke.
Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.
A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.
Holden Caulfield is convinced that the whole adult world is full of phonies. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.
Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.
Driven by guilt and rage, Kratos is less a man and more an unstoppable avatar of anger and hate. See them in God of War.