Because you like Anna Karenina in Anna Karenina
A reformed former outlaw, John Marston doesn't want any trouble, yet somehow trouble always seems to find him. See them in Red Dead Redemption.
An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Back in his hometown, Richie Tozier has been punched, dragged to a crackhouse and now has to kill a clown. See them in It.
Most of the world has been wiped out from The Beast. And when The Beast comes, Cole MacGrath will be ready. See them in inFAMOUS.
Given his ability to wrench street signs from the ground, Shizuo Heiwajima is a useful one to have in dangerous Ikekuburo. See them in Durarara!!.
Living with a curse, Kyo Sohma is sick of being treated like garbage his whole life. See them in Fruits Basket.
China has five thousand years of history, and he's optimistic he'll win over the Allied Powers to the wisdom of his ways. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
Dee Reynolds is selfish, narcissistic, and a target of extremely cruel ridicule. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .
Tamaki Suoh is always the star of the scene because he's the one making a scene. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.
Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.
Knuckles the Echidna is a 16-year-old red echidna (aka a spiny anteater) and guardian of the ancient Master Emerald. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.