Because you like Art3mis in Ready Player One
The brilliant and well-adjusted Ender Wiggin is being groomed for the next generation of military leaders to fight alien invaders. See them in Ender's Game.
Just like half of L.A., Mia Dolan is working a dead end job until she hits the big screens. See them in La La Land.
Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.
Joyce Byers isn't crazy. She's just speaking to her missing son across dimensions using Christmas lights. See them in Stranger Things.
While he might drive colleagues crazy with his antics, Jake Peralta cares about the Nine-Nine more than most things. Including personal hygiene. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Wise beyond his years, Ashitaka is a dutiful young prince who respects the balance of life. See them in Princess Mononoke.
Despite the dissolution of his state, Prussia hangs on – mooching off his younger brother Germany and reading comics. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.
Jasper Jordan is trying his best to make it through the night. See them in The 100.
We're all puppets. Dr. Manhattan is just a puppet who can see the strings. See them in Watchmen.