Because you like Lestat de Lioncourt in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
Donatello might come off as a tad nerdy, but don't let his geekiness fool you. He's a trained ninja and a skilled fighter. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Frank N. Furter is just a sweet transvestite with some not-so-sweet plans. See them in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.
Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.
A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.
Lady Macbeth takes being a powerful woman to a whole other level. See them in Macbeth.
Dazai Osamu's last goal in life would be to commit double suicide with a beautiful woman. Unfortunately, no one he meets seems to share the same interest. See them in Bungou Stray Dogs.
Terry Jeffords (and his muscles) may look ferocious, but inside he's just a caring mama hen. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Resourceful and pragmatic, Selina Kyle always keeps in mind her number one priority: herself. See them in Gotham.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.
After having his mind altered after a bad breakup, Joel Barish is not convinced that ignorance is bliss. See them in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.