Because you like Amuro in Mobile Suit Gundam Series
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.
A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.
Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.
Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.
Wendy Testaburger is a born leader who is not afraid to stand up to the other fourth graders for what she believes in. See them in South Park.
Call her. Beep her. If anyone's in trouble, Kim Possible is there. See them in Kim Possible.
After being resurrected and discovering his new morphing abilities, Alex Mercer uses them to combat the virus now ravaging New York. See them in Prototype Series.
How lucky are we that Arthur Curry, the King of Atlantis, hasn't taken over the surface world? Very! See them in DC Extended Universe.
Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.
Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.