Because you like Neil McCormick in Mysterious Skin
The only defense Earth has against alien invaders are giant robots in the hands of pilots like Kaworu. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Faced with inequality, Gale Hawthorne has a rebellious spirit that only grows. See them in The Hunger Games .
Bart Simpson is an aspiring juvenile delinquent who doesn't want you to have a cow, man! See them in The Simpsons.
The quiet, intense Daryl Dixon lets his crossbow do the talking. See them in The Walking Dead.
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.
A Haddock always has a trick up his sleeve! Tintin is lucky to have Captain Haddock as a companion to search for hidden treasure on an adventure around the world. See them in The Adventures of Tintin.
It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.
An agile and powerful swordswoman, Saber is a dignified warrior down to her bones. See them in Fate/Stay Night.
A consummate schemer with a knack for solving mysteries, Shawn Spencer has trouble taking anything seriously. See them in Psych.
CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.