Mars 2.0

In the animated series SolarBalls, Mars (also known as Marstopher) is a primary character and the fourth planet from the Sun. He is depicted as an orange-colored celestial body with ice caps at his poles and distinct, differently-sized eyes. Personality and Key Traits Supportive and Perceptive: Mars is generally outgoing and friendly, often encouraging smaller celestial bodies like Mercury and admiring others like Titan. He is notably more observant than other terrestrial planets, being the first to notice the gas giants' moons. Relationship with Earth: For much of the series, Mars is portrayed as Earth's best friend. However, their relationship has been strained by Earth's "toxic" behavior and ego, leading to a major fallout in the episode "Venus vs Mars" where Mars explicitly calls out Earth's attitude. Protective: Despite their arguments, Mars remains protective of Earth, defending him against moon revolutions even when they aren't on speaking terms. Significant Storylines (2024–2026) Terraforming Mars Arc: A major storyline involving Astrodude and Houston attempting to terraform Mars using a powerful space laser. Mars expressed great discontent with this plan, while Earth struggled with the ethics of colonizing his friend. The Moon Revolution: Mars and Venus were key defenders against the uprising of the Galilean moons (Ganymede, Europa, etc.), eventually recovering from a brutal asteroid barrage. 2026 Film Appearance: Mars is expected to be a featured character in the upcoming The Astrodude Movie, which was confirmed in early 2026 for a release later in the year.