Because you like Bruce Wayne in Gotham
Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
Jonathan Byers is a kindhearted outcast who tends to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. See them in Stranger Things.
Elio Perlman likes the piano, peaches, and his father's new research assistant a little too much. See them in Call Me by Your Name.
The personification of America is all about superheroes, hamburgers, and spreading democracy and justice. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
Michelle Richardson's world revolves around her boyfriend. Alas, his world doesn't revolve around her. See them in Skins.
Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.
A precocious 11-year-old, Satsuki Kusakabe is not quite as grown up as she pretends to be. See them in My Neighbor Totoro.
Dr. Gordon Freeman is a brilliant physicist is a quiet hero. And given all the violent aliens, he better be. See them in Half-Life.
Mitchell Pritchett prefers to have a place for everything and everything in its place. See them in Modern Family.
James Wilson is a compassionate doctor who willingly plays the sidekick. See them in House M.D..