Because you like Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket
Thanos is an intergalactic warlord, on the hunt for infinite power. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Point the fun-loving Pippin Took towards second breakfast, and he's one happy hobbit. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
A conflicted small-town preacher, Jesse Custer leaves an unexpectedly bloody path in his wake. See them in Preacher.
His nickname of 'Zero' says a lot about what other people think of him, but he's finally standing up for himself. See them in Holes.
Lane Kim is the drummer for Hep Alien, but don't let her mom know. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Woody is a selfless leader of Andy's toys who likes change less than a snake in his boots. See them in Toy Story.
Free-spirited Annie Hall goes through life saying "La-di-da, la-di-da, la la." See them in Annie Hall.
Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.
Albus Dumbledore oversees the most unsafe school in recorded history, with Dementors and giant arachnids run amok. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Newt Scamander is more comfortable with animals than people, even if the animals are super-dangerous magical creatures. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.