Because you like Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby
Impassive, overly literal, and a little short on people skills, Angel dedicates her life to enforcing the rules. See them in Angel Beats!.
Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.
Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.
Peter Pevensie shows as much courage as a child king as he did under The Blitz of London. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Although life in a post-apocalyptic world is far from easy, Julie Grigio maintains her sense of humor. See them in Warm Bodies.
While he might be too cool for school, Soul isn't too cool to do the right thing. See them in Soul Eater.
A wildly brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes can figure out everything except how to interact with other human beings. See them in Sherlock.
Whatever Sakura Haruno lacks in power, she makes up for in intelligence and bravery. See them in Naruto.
Jackie Burkhart is a privileged princess with a healthy dose of self-confidence. See them in That '70s Show.
Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.
Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.
Frank West enjoys the adventure that comes from his work. But a zombie outbreak might be a little too much even for him. See them in Dead Rising.