Because you like Gimli in The Lord of the Rings

Kyoya Ootori is possibly the only person who could reasonably go from VP of a school club to ruling the world. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.

When Rin Matsuoka is not swimming, he mostly spends his time brooding or listening to angry Dubstep. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.

Catherine Linton was once spontaneous and rowdy but ever since marrying the wealthy Edgar, she has morphed into a boiling pot of emotional outbursts. See them in Wuthering Heights.

Sebastien Michaelis is a demonic butler who approaches life with effortless finesse and a diabolical streak. See them in Black Butler.

If there's power in being average, Mikado Ryugamine will find it and use it. See them in Durarara!!.

Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.

Yes, she's an "older" woman, but that just makes Mrs. Robinson sexier and more seductive. See them in The Graduate.

When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.

Simba just can't wait to be king, but he's got a lot of growing up to do first. See them in The Lion King.

Christopher Turk is bringing his A-game to his next big challenge: becoming a surgeon. See them in Scrubs.

Vash might act like a carefree, peace-loving goof, but it's not wise to underestimate this "Humanoid Typhoon." See them in Trigun.

Nemo is a small fish in a vast ocean, but he dreams of seeing it all. See them in Finding Nemo.