Because you like Stan Marsh in South Park
Danny Zuko's car is auto-matic. Its system-matic. Its hyyyyydro-matic. Why, its greased lightning! See them in Grease.
An upbeat, fun-loving teen, Sora would do anything for his friends. See them in Kingdom Hearts.
The self-described "ghost with the most" knows the ins-and-outs of specter life like no other. Just ask him. See them in Beetlejuice.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
Vanellope von Schweetz is princess of the Sugar Rush game who could care less about being royal. See them in Wreck it Ralph.
Working as a captain in the American Expeditionary Forces and a spy for British Intelligence, Steve Trevor wants to end World War I once and for all. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Roger is a pansexual alcoholic non-human who will happily lie, cheat and steal to get what he wants. See them in American Dad!.
Small and curious, he is a 50-year-old baby of a peculiar green species with unusual abilities. See them in The Mandalorian.
Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.
When his friend goes missing, Lucas Sinclair is ready to fight. All of the Dungeons and Dragons is really paying off. See them in Stranger Things.
A crabby troll, Karkat Vantas is perpetually angry about his lot in life. See them in Homestuck.