Because you like Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist
Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.
Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.
A courageous boy robot, Mega Man is dedicated to achieving everlasting peace. See them in Mega Man.
Fox McCloud leads a team of pilots through the Lylat System in search of the evil genius Andross, the villain that killed his father. See them in Star Fox.
When Rin Matsuoka is not swimming, he mostly spends his time brooding or listening to angry Dubstep. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.
Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.
Usagi Tsukino may look like a lazy teen, but when Usagi conjures up her alter ego and calls her Sailor Scout team, no villain stands a chance. See them in Sailor Moon.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Resourceful and courageous, Chun-Li is dedicated to using her considerable strengths against evil. See them in Street Fighter.
Applejack's practicality complements her caring nature. She is the loyalest of friends and the most dependable of ponies. See them in My Little Pony.
We're all puppets. Dr. Manhattan is just a puppet who can see the strings. See them in Watchmen.