Because you like Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.
Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.
When it comes to Haruko Haruhara, there's more to the pink-haired biker than meets the eye. See them in FLCL.
Hotheaded and arrogant, Kaneda is nevertheless fiercely protective of the biker gang he leads. See them in Akira.
Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.
A born psychopath, don't expect Michael Myers to understand the difference between right and wrong. See them in Halloween.
Velma Dinkley is all about getting results, not taking credit. She is the unsung hero of Mystery Inc. See them in Scooby-Doo.
Donna Carmichael is a free-spirited single mom and gracefully aging hippie. See them in Mamma Mia!.
When he's not working as a detective, Lucifer is driving around in a black convertible or having one-night stands. See them in Lucifer.
More than any of her friends, Fluttershy is willing to see the best in everyone, a trait that has won over many enemies. See them in My Little Pony.