#as a david bowie fan i'd be thrilled if astro dude's name turns out to be tom. ground control to major tom!!

[heliosphere-underthesky]

Hi! Just came to ask if you have any favorite character(s) from Solarballs, if you do, who? Ty!

Howdy! Omg I just love them all, it's difficult to choose favourites! But here are some I can think off the top of my head:

Moon

He just had so much character development!!! I mean sure, Earth's is the most recognisable but Moon? I love how he turned from Earth's shadow to being his entire character that literally helped save Earth from that incident. Can't help but smile whenever he appears on-screen! Here's a doodle of him with Luna's bow because I love him!

Earth

MY PRECIOUS!!!!! Went from an arrogant brat that I wanted to knock some sense into, into a mature planet who's trying his best. It's actually cool how they developed him, it was believable and it never came across as "you MUST love him now or else", a pet peeve of mine in writing. His arc personally hit a bit too close to home too, so I'm glad he was able to pull through that like I did. So satisfying.

Mars

I know some people gave him flak for being so harsh to Earth (understandable), but imo I'd like me a friend who isn't afraid to guide me in the right direction. He did his best to do it the nice way, but Earth was just so thick-headed! I'd have been fed up too but just like him, I'd never abandon my friend. He's just so chill and I like that about him.

Saturn

Honourable mention because the first episode I've ever watched was him discovering his moons' origins (most likely the one where he talks to his moons about it??). I was looking for videos about Saturn's rings and moons to get ideas for my project and I was recommended that episode! I was floored when I saw how similar he was to my Saturn since I don't see many Saturns get interpreted that way. Also the way he speaks reminds me of Pops from Regular Show, my favourite character from that show! Haha.

Jupiter

I guess I'd mention him too?? Mostly because I have a soft spot for caring father figures or older brother figures (Jove could never). And bonus points for him having a complicated past that still haunts him. Also the glasses on him omg, he's so cute when he's reading his books and just goes off-tangent with his stories! So relatable. Sometimes I do that at work too but I try not to. Gonna be honest that's why I decided to give my Jupiter reading glasses as well.

OH AND SPECIAL MENTION FOR ASTRO DUDE HOW COULD I FORGET

Several points that won me over: his high school gf became his wife? He asked for a piano to be sent to space so he could sing for their anniversary with a song he composed?? Overall just such a nice dad and the way he freaks out about his passion??? He's not perfect, but he sounds like a chill dude I'd love to befriend... as long as I don't trigger his insecurities, I hope he gets to cope with them more healthily.