Because you like Daniel Desario in Freaks and Geeks
Ash Williams is a houseware clerk at S-Mart and the Chosen One. See them in The Evil Dead.
Violet Parr is an angsty teen would love to become even more invisible than her superpowers allow. See them in The Incredibles.
Woody is a selfless leader of Andy's toys who likes change less than a snake in his boots. See them in Toy Story.
Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.
It's easy to see why Poe Dameron would side with the rebellion: he's bad at taking orders, likes to show off, and is committed to the cause. See them in Star Wars Series.
Ciri had a princess upbringing, and some of the facts of common people's lives are a mystery to her. See them in The Witcher.
It turns out the girl of your dreams just might have dreams of her own. See them in (500) Days of Summer.
An upbeat, fun-loving teen, Sora would do anything for his friends. See them in Kingdom Hearts.
Scott Pilgrim's superhero suit is just a video game t-shirt and sweatbands. But this slacker is brave enough to fight all his girlfriend's evil exes. See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Bodhi Rook is a defected pilot for the Galactic Empire dead set on destroying the Death Star. See them in Rogue One.
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.