Iyanu
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| Created by | Roye Okupe and Brandon Easton |
| Based on | Iyanu: Child of Wonder by
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| Developed by | Lion Forge Entertainment |
| Showrunner | Roye Okupe |
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| Opening theme | "You Are" (performed by Yemi Alade) |
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| Country of origin | United States United Kingdom South Africa |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 11 (part 1) 26 (Int'l) |
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| Producer | Kathy Page Cowan |
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| Network | Cartoon Network |
| Release | April 5, 2025 – present |
| Network | Max |
| Release | April 6, 2025 – present |
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Iyanu is an American animated superhero fantasy television series created and executive produced by Lion Forge Entertainment and Roye Okupe, and co-created by Brandon Easton for Cartoon Network. It is based on Okupe's graphic novel series, Iyanu: Child of Wonder, published by his company YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics. It premiered on Cartoon Network on April 5, 2025, followed by HBO Max on April 6. The first season consists of ten episodes and its theme song is sung by Yemi Alade. On May 19, 2025, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season of ten episodes, alongside two animated feature films set to be released in 2025 and 2026 respectively. The first movie Iyanu: The Age of Wonders was released on August 30, 2025 on Cartoon Network and HBO Max and the second season's first half will be released on March 21, 2026 on Cartoon Network and on March 22, 2026 on HBO Max. The second movie Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes will be released in Summer 2026.
Iyanu takes place in a Yoruba-inspired world and follows the title character, a teenage orphan girl who discovers that she has power that has not been seen since the age of wonders. She joins with her friends Biyi and Toye, and they embark on a remarkable journey to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland. Throughout her adventure, she uncovers the truth about her past, her parents, and her destiny to save the world.