Is there a word that combines anthromorphification, nostalgia and overidentifying?

I was watching the Twilight Zone last night. It was an episode from the future where boxing has been banned in 70’s and android’s have taken over the ring. There was an out of date droid. BT Max or something and he broke for good somewhere in middle of it.

The whole show I was on the edge rooting for this “guy.” Expecting him and his sad face to do something of his own voilition. Though he didn’t and couldn’t because he was trapped in his housing or body. This is just the latest example. What is the term for this?