Because you like Shotaro Kaneda in Akira
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Misato Katsuragi is never without a beer in her hand or her pet penguin by her side. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Maka is determined to collect and purify 99 Kishin eggs– human souls that have been corrupted by evil– and one witch soul. See them in Soul Eater.
A conflicted small-town preacher, Jesse Custer leaves an unexpectedly bloody path in his wake. See them in Preacher.
Applejack's practicality complements her caring nature. She is the loyalest of friends and the most dependable of ponies. See them in My Little Pony.
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.
Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.
Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.