Because you like Count Olaf in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.
Greg Hirsch is new to the Roy family's cutthroat world of wealth and privilege. See them in Succession.
A laid-back wanderer, Ginko has an empathetic, open-minded worldview. See them in Mushishi.
After becoming accepted into the group of popular girls, Tracy Freeland has turned from a sweet and reserved teenager into a monster. See them in thirteen.
A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Known as the "rat king" of Paddy's Pub, bartender Charlie Kelly spends most of his time drinking at his bar instead of serving drinks to customers. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .
Jim Stark is a teen torn apart by what the world asks of him. See them in Rebel Without A Cause.
Belle has ready every storybook in town, and she's slowly realizing that life is no fairytale. See them in Beauty and the Beast.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.
Ron Burgundy is a news anchor who signs off with "Stay classy, San Diego" or whatever his teleprompter says. Bonus: he plays the jazz flute. See them in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.