Because you like Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz

Always headed towards adventure, Goku is frequently with a band of loyal companions at his side. See them in Dragon Ball.

Puss In Boots is a suave, honorable ladies man/cat who's not above playing cute to get you to let down your guard. See them in Shrek 2.

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

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.

Captain Spock is on a five-year mission exploring the final frontier and boldly going where no man has gone before. See them in Star Trek.

A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.

Greenpeace? No, this brave eco-terrorist is waging Greenwar. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

A rugged frontiersman and consummate survivor, Hugh Glass has a relationship with the natural world that is downright spiritual. See them in The Revenant.

Killua Zoldyck is so tired of killing. He just wants to be a kid, hanging out and doing stuff with his friends. See them in Hunter x Hunter.

A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

An ironic hipster with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, Dave strives to be cool at all costs. See them in Homestuck.

A master manipulator, Frank Underwood has a tight grip on Washington DC. Plus who doesn't like having a leader who frequently tosses off Shakespearean asides? See them in House of Cards.