Because you like Kyle Broflovski in South Park
Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.
Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.
After being resurrected and discovering his new morphing abilities, Alex Mercer uses them to combat the virus now ravaging New York. See them in Prototype Series.
A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
More of a sex symbol than a crime-stopper, the original Silk Spectre has now become the ultimate superhero stage mom. See them in Watchmen.
With an incredible ability to fake a smile, Selina Meyer is a gifted politician serving as Vice President. And maybe one day the President will actually call her. See them in Veep.
Puss In Boots is a suave, honorable ladies man/cat who's not above playing cute to get you to let down your guard. See them in Shrek 2.
Sarah Kerrigan is pretty much the Queen Bitch of the Universe. See them in StarCraft .
Steven Universe is an excitable youth who likes junk food and trying to save the world. See them in Steven Universe.
As an undercover cop, Schmidt is getting to relive high school as a cool kid. See them in 21 Jump Street.
It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.
