Because you like Nala in The Lion King
Smart, sarcastic, and loyal, Stiles Stilinski doesn't just want to be the sidekick in someone else's life. See them in Teen Wolf.
Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.
After becoming accepted into the group of popular girls, Tracy Freeland has turned from a sweet and reserved teenager into a monster. See them in thirteen.
From secret organizations to alien attacks, Kyon's life has been one weird, unexplainable thing happening after another. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Melinda May is a woman of few words and many talents. Most of them martial. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Frank N. Furter is just a sweet transvestite with some not-so-sweet plans. See them in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.
An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.
It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.
Christopher Turk is bringing his A-game to his next big challenge: becoming a surgeon. See them in Scrubs.
A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.