Because you like Manuel Calavera in Grim Fandango
Bad-ass Rayne has sworn her life to finding and destroying her vampire dad, Kagan, and killing as many other vampires as she can in the bargain. See them in BloodRayne .
Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.
Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.
Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.
The self-proclaimed "only guilty man in Shawshank prison" has wisdom to share, such as the best way to smuggle a Rita Hayworth poster into a Maine prison. See them in The Shawshank Redemption.
An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.
World domination and Superman's demise are next on Lex Luthor's to-do list. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Though bold and pure of heart, Utena Tenjou has a fairytale vision of the world that can make her oblivious to its darkness. See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
Buddy Pine is an unhinged superfan of superheroes using technology to take down his idols. See them in The Incredibles.
His nickname of 'Zero' says a lot about what other people think of him, but he's finally standing up for himself. See them in Holes.