Roye Okupe
Director
Iyanu (2025)
Season 1
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.
Released April 5, 2025
Episode 26 min
8+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
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Watch Providers: Spectrum On Demand, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, YouTube TV
Production Companies: Lion Forge Animation, Forefront Media Group, Impact X Capital, YouNeek Studios
Network: Cartoon Network
Country: United States
Languages:
English
1.1
S1E1 - 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, midnight
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S1E2 - 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, midnight
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S1E3 - 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, midnight
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S1E4 - The Arrival
As Elu's political climate worsens, Iyanu intensifies her training with Sewa while two armies converge on the Riverlands Settlement to capture her.
April 12, 2025, midnight
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S1E5 - The People of the Deep
Iyanu, Biyi and Sewa battle the Corrupt Divine Beast Ekun and the People of the Deep, while Elu's Workers demand justice from the King and Nuro.
April 19, 2025, midnight
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S1E6 - The Walk of Death
Iyanu, Biyi, Toye and Ekun (aka TEAM CHOSEN) cross The Rinku Plains to find The Source, key to Iyanu's powers and lifting the Curse on Yorubaland.
April 26, 2025, midnight
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S1E7 - The Betrayal
As Elu falls into civil war, Biyi and the Oba share stories of heartbreak. Team Chosen struggles to reach The Source while Olori searches for Iyanu.
May 3, 2025, midnight
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S1E8 - The Sacred
Team Chosen reaches The Sacred Settlement, where Iyanu must pass three Trials to prove she's The Chosen, while Nuro, now possessed, pursues them.
May 10, 2025, midnight
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S1E9 - The Source (1)
As Cursed animals besiege Elu, Iyanu searches for The Source. Meanwhile, Biyi, Toye, Olori and Kanfo battle Nuro's forces to buy time for Iyanu.
May 17, 2025, midnight
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S1E10 - The Source (2)
Iyanu reaches The Source and faces a devastating choice. As Elu nears destruction, her allies fight a final battle against Nuro and the Fallen One.
May 24, 2025, midnight
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S1E11 - Iyanu: The Age of Wonders
Ages before The Chosen, Yorubaland thrives -- until the diabolical Meje appears. Warriors Dara and Ishe must stop it and prevent the Age of Darkness.
Aug. 30, 2025, midnight
Network: Cartoon Network
Episode Runtime: 26 min.
Season Runtime: 287 min.
Released: April 5, 2025
Last Air Date: Aug. 30, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 8+
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