Because you like Morrigan Aensland in Darkstalkers
Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.
It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.
Thanos is an intergalactic warlord, on the hunt for infinite power. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.
China has five thousand years of history, and he's optimistic he'll win over the Allied Powers to the wisdom of his ways. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
Joe West is overprotective and secretive when his children are involved. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Vanellope von Schweetz is princess of the Sugar Rush game who could care less about being royal. See them in Wreck it Ralph.
Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.
When you live your life in public, like Mima Kirigoe, it's hard to know who you really are. See them in Perfect Blue.
Misaki Nakahara is keeping tabs on her newest project: recluse Tatsuhiro Sato. See them in Welcome to the NHK.
An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.
This barber doesn't cut hair. Sweeney Todd sends his clients down a chute to be baked into his partner-in-crime's pies. See them in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.