Because you like Sylar in Heroes
Meg March might yearn for a life of ballgowns and diamond necklaces, but the boy she falls for doesn't have a penny to his name. See them in Little Women.
The only defense Earth has against alien invaders are giant robots in the hands of pilots like Kaworu. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
England may cultivate the image of a well-bred gentleman, but he has both the temper and mouth of a seasoned sailor. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
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.
A crabby troll, Karkat Vantas is perpetually angry about his lot in life. See them in Homestuck.
Lady Bird's heart is in the right place, usually, but even the purest of people can fall sway to the havoc-wreaking traps of senior year. See them in Lady Bird.
From his attire to his form while running, aesthetics rule Rei Ryugazaki's life. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.
A ball of cheerful energy, Pinkie Pie is as sweet as her name suggests and lives to bring others joy with laughter and parties. See them in My Little Pony.
The Sohma family is just plain cursed, and Yuki Sohma has to learn to live with it – or so he thinks. See them in Fruits Basket.
You'll never get Alaska Young. And that's the whole point. See them in Looking for Alaska.