Series synopsis
Iyanu is an American animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Cartoon Network on April 5, 2025. It was created by Roye Okupe, Brandon Easton. It stars Serah Johnson, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Okey Jude and Samuel Kugbiyi.
Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, follow teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, a heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.
Premise
Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, follow teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, a heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.
Premise: Do you believe in the child of wonder?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Serah Johnson as Iyanu (voice)
- Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori (voice)
- Okey Jude as Biyi (voice)
- Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye (voice)
Guest cast
- Sisan Victor-Woko as Dara (voice)
- Lord Frank as The Fallen One (voice)
- David Onwubalili as Elder Laguna (voice)
- King E. Afemikhe as Abbey (voice)
- Yinka Ladeinde as Old Woman (voice)
- Paul Utomi as Oba Adeyinka (voice)
- Chidinma Nwosu as Teju (voice)
- Tolulope Kolade as Siju (voice)
- Ike Ononye as Elder Alapani (voice)
- Hector Amiwero as Echoing Voice (voice)
- Femi Sowoolu as Nuro (voice)
- Melvina Adams-Abudu as Bolanle (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | April 5, 2025 | August 30, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 10 | March 21, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Chosen Iyanu, aka The Chosen, triggers her Divine Powers, escapes Elu, and embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the evil lurking in Yorubaland. |
April 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Exiles Fleeing evil Chancellor Nuro, Iyanu meets the Corrupt Divine Beast Ekun and Biyi. As she uncovers her powers, she explores hidden Wonders beyond Elu. |
April 5, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Eso of Eso Kanfo, leader of the Eso Warriors, brings his son Toye to hunt Iyanu, while she meets Mama Sewa, a sage with secret knowledge of her past and powers. |
April 5, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Reunion Weeks after The Corrupt, Iyanu finds reactivating ancient tech. While Adura plans an invasion of Elu, Toye reunites with Biyi to investigate glyphs. |
March 21, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Set of Seven Iyanu reunites with Team Chosen in the Riverlands to trace a mysterious energy wave, and Olori warns of a People of the Deep invasion. |
March 28, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Offer Uwa returns to Elu to warn Kanfo of a possible invasion. Meanwhile, Team Chosen searches for the energy wave's source while Biyi struggles with magic. |
April 4, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Cartoon Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 5, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 16, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday at 09:00:00 |