I like him because he's not the typical hero. He's flawed and that makes him real and relatable. I don't know why some people say his character flat and boring. Whatever. So he wasn't the typical, hyper "Yes let's save the world for the good of mankind!" dude but that's what makes him so unique. Man I hated Tidus...

And you gotta admit, he does grow on ya even if he seems like a bastard at first. Right right?? Who can resist that smile at the end?