Because you like Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis Evangelion

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

With those dearest to him dead and no one to trust, Max Rockatansky is a slightly hysterical man alone on the run in a post-apocalyptic world. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Just because he rules Hades, doesn't mean he can't be fun! See them in Hercules.

A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.

Kind and friendly, Rinoa Heartilly is nonetheless an effective freedom fighter. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Egon Spengler prefers collecting spores, molds, and fungus to interacting with people. See them in Ghostbusters.

Madman, murderer, or musician? No one knows the Phantom behind the mask. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

For Wreck It Ralph, it's not easy being the bad guy. Especially when you've been designed to destroy but really desire love. See them in Wreck-It Ralph.

James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Jim Hopper is a weary and beaten down police officer who numbs his pain through beer, pills, and cigarettes. See them in Stranger Things.

Jughead Jones is seeing the underbelly of his sleepy town. See them in Riverdale.

There's erratic, and then there's Senor Chang. See them in Community.