Because you like Hamlet in Hamlet

Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.

Insightful about everyone else's neuroses, Rose Lalonde is not as aware of her own. See them in Homestuck.

Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.

As an undercover cop, Schmidt is getting to relive high school as a cool kid. See them in 21 Jump Street.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.

Rayman is a fearless hero who flies into action with a propeller on his head and a smile on his face. See them in Rayman.

His superiority complex coupled with his bitter desire for revenge makes Vegeta a formidable foe. See them in Dragon Ball Z.

An exuberant prankster, Naruto Uzumaki craves acknowledgement of any kind. See them in Naruto.

Juliet Starling is a cheerleader by day, gleefully unhinged zombie killer by night. See them in Lollipop Chainsaw.

Vash might act like a carefree, peace-loving goof, but it's not wise to underestimate this "Humanoid Typhoon." See them in Trigun.

Rue is an icy prima ballerina whose obsession with perfection obscures a hidden desire to be loved. See them in Princess Tutu.