Because you like Troy Bolton in High School Musical

Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.

A conflicted small-town preacher, Jesse Custer leaves an unexpectedly bloody path in his wake. See them in Preacher.

Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

Carl Gallagher is a budding psychopath fascinated with rule breaking. See them in Shameless.

Miss Havisham is the creepiest old rich lady in town. See them in Great Expectations.

Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Dimitri Belikov is a stoic vampire guardian who has the reserve, focus, and discipline of a soldier. See them in Vampire Academy .

Judge Dredd is less a man and more a living manifestation of justice. See them in Dredd.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.