Because you like Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby
Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.
With the loyalty and pluckiness of a puppy, Nana Komatsu is a hopeless romantic. See them in Nana.
Susanna Kaysen is an aspiring writer, despairing young woman who struggles with suicidal thoughts. See them in Girl, Interrupted.
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.
China has five thousand years of history, and he's optimistic he'll win over the Allied Powers to the wisdom of his ways. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
Insightful about everyone else's neuroses, Rose Lalonde is not as aware of her own. See them in Homestuck.
Ethical but anxious, Chidi Anagonye approaches life like a problem to be solved. See them in The Good Place.
After several hundred years of shutting himself out from the rest of the world, Japan's not used to dealing with nations, See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
A former child mayor fallen from grace, Ben Wyatt is still trying to pick up the pieces years later. See them in Parks and Recreation.
Hanna Marin is a determined girl defined by her ability to transform herself. See them in Pretty Little Liars.