Because you like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption

Cosima Niehaus loves exploring the unknown. Even her own DNA is a puzzle, waiting to be unlocked. See them in Orphan Black.

It's hard to tell if Dean Winchester cares more about saving the world or his 1967 Chevy Impala. See them in Supernatural.

Po is a clumsy, friendly panda who likes to take it easy. But now he's expected to save the world? See them in Kung Fu Panda.

Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Gru's more misunderstood than evil, and if he'd rule over the world like he takes care of his three daughters, we'd be in good hands. See them in Despicable Me.

Thor is Asgardian nobility who is tickled by how us earthlings live. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Emmet Brickowski is so upbeat it's not even human. Everything is AWESOME! See them in The Lego Movie.

L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.

Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.

An arrogant, prideful human-demon hybrid, Inuyasha secretly just wants to be accepted. See them in Inuyasha.

Stoic, cynical, and independent, Homura Akemi is an alluring enigma. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Rarity has been dreaming of the day her designs will dazzle Canterlot. See them in My Little Pony.