Because you like Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.

Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.

Sebastien Michaelis is a demonic butler who approaches life with effortless finesse and a diabolical streak. See them in Black Butler.

Greg Heffley will be famous someday, but now he's stuck in class with morons. See them in Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.

His superiority complex coupled with his bitter desire for revenge makes Vegeta a formidable foe. See them in Dragon Ball Z.

Oscar Martinez is a national accountant in an office of weirdos. See them in The Office.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

Blunt but anxious, Gretchen Ross bonds most easily with those who have lived tough lives like she has. See them in Donnie Darko.

Dr. Gordon Freeman is a brilliant physicist is a quiet hero. And given all the violent aliens, he better be. See them in Half-Life.

Adrian Agreste is a charming rich teenage boy, model, and hero in a catsuit. See them in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.