Because you like Jason "J.D." Dean in Heathers
Courteous, dangerous, and powerful, Kaname Kuran controls an entire court of vampires. Very, very pretty vampires. See them in Vampire Knight.
Suzaku Kururugi defeats enemies with his flashy but deadly jump kicks. But he's willing to sacrifice himself for peace. See them in Code Geass.
Faith balances her adventurous thrill-seeking attitude with a righteous passion for justice. See them in Mirror's Edge.
Harry Mason has been told that he worries too much, that he's a little paranoid. But he just wants to protect what he loves. See them in Silent Hill.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.
Joel is a hardened, jaded survivor who keeps finding things to fight for. See them in The Last of Us.
Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.
For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.
When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.
Kara "Starbuck" Thrace will beat you in cards, drink you under the table, then fly circles around you in her fighter plane. See them in Battlestar Galactica.