Because you like Vanellope von Schweetz in Wreck it Ralph
Sabrina Spellman is half-witch-half-human, a headstrong and loyal cheerleader with an affinity for spell-making. See them in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
An upbeat, fun-loving teen, Sora would do anything for his friends. See them in Kingdom Hearts.
They say prison changes you, and Piper Chapman is figuring that out the hard way. See them in Orange Is The New Black.
Jacob Kowalski is just a baker caught up in an otherworldly adventure. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Goh Peik Lin is funny, unfiltered, and a fiercely supportive friend. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.
Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
After Rintarou Okabe develops the Phone Microwave, some of his fantasies start to seem uncomfortably real. See them in Steins;Gate.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.
Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.