Because you like Gregor Samsa in The Metamorphosis

Mr. Fox will never truly be happy without a dead chicken between his chompers. See them in Fantastic Mr. Fox.

There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.

Oliver Tate is extremely articulate but hopelessly awkward. That's not a recipe for teenage happiness. See them in Submarine.

C is for cookie, and that's more than good enough for him. See them in Sesame Street.

Leonardo is spiritual, and devoted to more than just pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.

Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.

Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

Society may reject Felicia, but this bubbly catwoman just wants to spread happiness to others. See them in Darkstalkers .

A soulful bass player, Nick O'Leary can't stop sending breakup CDs to his ex. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.

Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.