Because you like Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist
Although Thomas Sharpe is an English baronet, he doesn't have a Shilling to his name. He's in America to sell his invention and marry rich. See them in Crimson Peak.
Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.
Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.
A secret smoker, Margot Tenenbaum has plenty more secrets where that came from. See them in The Royal Tenenbaums.
Angela Martin is uptight and puritanical, outside of the affair she's having with a co-worker. See them in The Office.
Tattoos, bad boys, and heroin: Jane Margolis is learning that some vices are more dangerous than others. See them in Breaking Bad.
Derek Shepherd is a talented and passionate neurosurgeon. Some people call him McDreamy. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Caleb Rivers is a bad boy with a good reason for acting out. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Keeping your cool is just as useful in the underworld as in war, and Michael Corleone is stone-cold. See them in The Godfather.
Just like half of L.A., Mia Dolan is working a dead end job until she hits the big screens. See them in La La Land.
With each reboot, Janet progresses more and becomes capable of human emotions. See them in The Good Place.