Because you like Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye
Cady Heron is the new girl in town who's also new to the world of high school, period. See them in Mean Girls.
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.
Moana is brave, adventurous, and dutiful. And with the ocean on her side, there's no telling how far she'll go. See them in Moana.
Ted Logan wants to party on, but if doesn't get an A+ on his history presentation, he'll flunk out and be sent to a military school in Alaska. See them in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.
Therese Belivet spent her life letting other people guide her along, and she wants to take control now. See them in Carol.
While Alan Garner is loyal to his new friends, his efforts to help them often do more harm than good. See them in The Hangover.
His superiority complex coupled with his bitter desire for revenge makes Vegeta a formidable foe. See them in Dragon Ball Z.
The Genie is the perfect buddy, granting every wish we might have and keeping life good-spirited. See them in Aladdin.
Casey Gardner is an angsty teenage girl with quite a bit of sass that keeps getting her in trouble. See them in Atypical.
Wendy Corduroy is the ultimate in cool in Gravity Falls. See them in Gravity Falls.
Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.