Because you like Sephiroth in Final Fantasy Series
Michael Kelso gets by on his good looks and his openhearted nature. See them in That '70s Show.
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.
Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.
Once a loving family man, James Heller is now dark, damaged, and hell-bent on getting revenge. See them in Prototype Series.
A stylish agent, Agent J would rather improvise than play by the rules. See them in Men in Black.
Kubo is a storyteller at heart who's tapping into his sense of adventure. See them in Kubo and the Two Strings.
John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.
Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.