Because you like Jason "J.D." Dean in Heathers
His murderous megalomania aside, Loki is quite charming. Just don't mention his strapping older brother; he's a tad jealous. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Living with a curse, Kyo Sohma is sick of being treated like garbage his whole life. See them in Fruits Basket.
Wise beyond his years, Ashitaka is a dutiful young prince who respects the balance of life. See them in Princess Mononoke.
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
With her consciousness so easily shifted between bodies, Motoko Kusanagi is left unsure of who or what she really is. See them in Ghost in the Shell.
Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.
Bella Swan thinks of it as her job to help her parents and protect her friends, even though it often ends up the other way around. See them in Twilight.
Liv Moore is a sarcastic high-achiever turned morally conflicted zombie. See them in iZombie.
Kenzo Tenma would have never guessed that ten-year-old he saved would later become a deadly serial killer intent on "thanking" him. See them in Monster (TV Show).
Nozomu's name translates to despair, which is fitting for him. See them in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei.
