Because you like Pinky in Pinky and the Brain
A devoted butler, Alfred Pennyworth is both a fiercely protective guardian and a lethal gunman. See them in Gotham.
Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.
Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Boomerang is equally skilled at tossing boomerangs and tossing back beers. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Nandor is a relentless vampire who never admits he's wrong, loves glitter, and can't use a tablet. See them in What We Do In The Shadows.
With each reboot, Janet progresses more and becomes capable of human emotions. See them in The Good Place.
The witty Aku would be an ideal dinner guest, if he weren't a demon. See them in Samurai Jack.
Wheatley's got an endless supply of bad ideas that he wants to share. See them in Portal Series.
Playing his cards close to his vest, J. Daniel Atlas believes the closer you look, the less you see. See them in Now You See Me.
Krusty The Clown somehow makes life sillier and more somber at the same time. See them in The Simpsons.
Ciri had a princess upbringing, and some of the facts of common people's lives are a mystery to her. See them in The Witcher.