Because you like Lightning in Final Fantasy Series
Growing up isn't easy: Chihiro's parents turned into pigs, she's enslaved at a bathhouse for demons, and oh yeah, she's fading from existence. See them in Spirited Away.
Wise beyond his years, Ashitaka is a dutiful young prince who respects the balance of life. See them in Princess Mononoke.
Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.
When the safety of Hyrule is at stake, Princess Zelda does not hesitate to sacrifice herself for the good of the land. See them in The Legend of Zelda.
If there's power in being average, Mikado Ryugamine will find it and use it. See them in Durarara!!.
Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.
A weather-controlling mutant, Storm doesn't just use her powers to ruin Magneto's day with unexpected showers. She is truly a badass. See them in X-Men Series.
We're all puppets. Dr. Manhattan is just a puppet who can see the strings. See them in Watchmen.
An exuberant prankster, Naruto Uzumaki craves acknowledgement of any kind. See them in Naruto.
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
Hotheaded and arrogant, Kaneda is nevertheless fiercely protective of the biker gang he leads. See them in Akira.