Because you like Misaki Nakahara in Welcome to the NHK
It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.
Spyro the Dragon loves getting into trouble around the Dragon Realms. See them in Spyro the Dragon.
Call her. Beep her. If anyone's in trouble, Kim Possible is there. See them in Kim Possible.
Mikasa Ackerman is a near-perfect soldier who won't break her stone-faced expression whether she's killing foes or protecting loved ones. See them in Attack on Titan.
NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.
Once a loving family man, James Heller is now dark, damaged, and hell-bent on getting revenge. See them in Prototype Series.
The fearless bodyguard of Rick Flag, Katana will ruthlessly kill her enemies, trapping their souls in her sword. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Once a lonely hat maker, Sophie Hatter is now cleaning goo from bathtubs and cooking breakfast for the grumpiest wizard in all the land. See them in Howl's Moving Castle.
Despite Norman Bates' typically kind and shy personality, he is also prone to occasional violent outbursts. See them in Bates Motel.
Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.
A sadistic sociopath, Lil Z is helping make the City of God slum a Hell on Earth. See them in City of God.