Because you like Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Tamaki Suoh is always the star of the scene because he's the one making a scene. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.
Faced with inequality, Gale Hawthorne has a rebellious spirit that only grows. See them in The Hunger Games .
Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Spike Spiegel is a bounty-hunter with a laidback style and lightning-quick moves. See them in Cowboy Bebop.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
When Rin Matsuoka is not swimming, he mostly spends his time brooding or listening to angry Dubstep. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.
Whatever Sakura Haruno lacks in power, she makes up for in intelligence and bravery. See them in Naruto.
Simba just can't wait to be king, but he's got a lot of growing up to do first. See them in The Lion King.
Dory is more than a little forgetful, but she'll always remember to have your back. See them in Finding Nemo.