Because you like Buttercup in The Princess Bride
Chaos is what killed the dinosaurs, and there's nothing Jason "J.D." Dean loves more than chaos. See them in Heathers.
Toph is a tenacious earthbender full of spirit and spunk and hates when people try to baby her because she's blind. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The "runt" of his biker gang, Tetsuo Shima grapples with a perpetual inferiority complex. See them in Akira.
Reckless, vulgar, loud-mouthed: that's what makes Amethyst so awesome. See them in Steven Universe.
Smart, sarcastic, and loyal, Stiles Stilinski doesn't just want to be the sidekick in someone else's life. See them in Teen Wolf.
Arizona Robbins loves being a pediatric surgeon, and the cute orthopedic surgeon downstairs makes coming into work worth her while. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Hotheaded and arrogant, Kaneda is nevertheless fiercely protective of the biker gang he leads. See them in Akira.
James Wilson is a compassionate doctor who willingly plays the sidekick. See them in House M.D..
Ichigo Kurasaki is a short-tempered, strong-willed teen who is deeply protective of those he loves. See them in Bleach.
Charles Boyle is the human equivalent of a puppy, only slightly less adorable. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.
Anakin Skywalker is said to be the chosen one, who will destroy the evil Sith. But he struggles with Jedi ideals as he grows in power. See them in Star Wars Series.