Jupiter Solarballs

In the animated series SolarBalls, Jupiter is a central protagonist characterized as the "Big Brother" of the Solar System. He is the largest and most massive planet, often acting as a protective strategist who keeps the asteroid belt in check to safeguard the inner rocky planets. Jupiter (SolarBalls) - NamuWiki Jupiter x Saturn (Solarballs Fanart) by HariBearSkins on ... Key Character Traits & Backstory Personality: Generally calm, wise, and respected, though he speaks with a faint Southern U.S. accent. He is deeply protective of Earth but harbors intense guilt over his past. The "Grand Tack" Secret: Billions of years ago, Jupiter and Saturn migrated into the inner Solar System, accidentally destroying numerous early rocky planets. Conflict with Planet X: During this early chaos, Jupiter and Saturn used their gravity to eject Planet X from the Solar System to hide their destructive actions from the Sun. Recent Events: Banishment: After the truth about Planet X and the destroyed planets was revealed, the Sun was disappointed and banished Jupiter from the Solar System. Return: Following an arc where his moons and other planets searched for him, it was realized that his gravity is essential for Solar System stability. Jupiter officially returned to his orbit in February 2025 episodes like Jupiter IS BACK! - Part 3. Scientific References in the Show SolarBalls often incorporates real astronomy into its plot. For Jupiter, this includes: Barycenter: The show notes that because of Jupiter's massive size, he and the Sun technically orbit a point (barycenter) located outside the Sun's surface. Moons: His four largest moons—Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto—are frequent characters, with Ganymede often being portrayed as his favorite.