Because you like Anthy Himemiya in Revolutionary Girl Utena
Anywhere there's adventure, Jaskier is there to write a catchy song about it. See them in The Witcher.
Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.
Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.
When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Egon Spengler prefers collecting spores, molds, and fungus to interacting with people. See them in Ghostbusters.
A fearless superhero, Carol Danvers always aims to go higher, further, faster. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.
Stuck in space, Ryan Stone will either make it back to Earth and have one hell of a story to tell. Or she will burn into the ether. See them in Gravity.
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.
If Jack Torrance is one of his moods, you'll be the unlucky victim of the most bone-chilling, sinister yellers around. Bring your own axe. See them in The Shining.
Baloo is a fun-lovin' bear who just needs the bare necessities of life See them in The Jungle Book.