Because you like Ernie Pantusso in Cheers
Empathetic Nausicaa embraces all forms of life, even those that might scare other people. See them in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.
Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.
It's a mad, mad world, but Alice has a surprisingly level head as goes her own way down the rabbit hole. See them in Alice in Wonderland.
Vengeance is William Wallace’s game. With his father, brother, and wife killed by the English, he slaughters the garrison and sacks cities. See them in Braveheart.
Sylar's victims are found all over the country, many with their brains removed. See them in Heroes.
Kenny McCormick is a boy of few words who likes nudie mags, NASCAR, monster trucks, origami, and Peruvian pan flute bands. See them in South Park.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.
Woody is a selfless leader of Andy's toys who likes change less than a snake in his boots. See them in Toy Story.
R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.
Running away from murderous aliens has turned into an interstellar chase for Jupiter Jones. See them in Jupiter Ascending.