Because you like Jo March in Little Women
When dealing with a half-demon partner and a world of violence, Kagome Higurashi has plenty of chances for her true courage to shine. See them in Inuyasha.
While Cassie Ainsworth's head is always in the clouds, her heart is always in the right place. See them in Skins.
Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.
Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.
When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Although Morrigan knows every kind of magic there is, friendship is an untested area for her. See them in Dragon Age Series.
Nomi Marks is a brilliant hacker with an open-minded, accepting spirit. See them in Sense8.
Howl puts the "tortured" in tortured artist. He just wants to be recognized for his work, but no one wants to trust a boy that sorta looks like a bird. See them in Howl's Moving Castle.
Jonathan Byers is a kindhearted outcast who tends to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. See them in Stranger Things.
Eugene H. Krabs is a greedy restaurant owner who won't let a dime out of the reach of his claws. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.
It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.